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SY08 OSL

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OSL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under side of car corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,264 miles

exhaust system corroding on rear

rear subframe unit corroding

sligth leakage on steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2022 119,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroding on rear

rear subframe unit corroding

sligth leakage on steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

exhaust joint rusty and heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

play in front suspension lower ball joint

under body rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

exhaust joint rusty and heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

front tyre wearing on edge

play in front suspension lower ball joint

rear tyres worn on edge

under body rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,553 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear and offside rear rear

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,248 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,388 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

nsf wiper blade very poor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,285 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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SY08 OSL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 74,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY08 OSL registered?

SY08 OSL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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