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SY08 OSU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OSU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle rusty condition

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle rusty condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front & rear, also extensively corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,005 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front & rear, also extensively corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,975 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking

offside front lower arm rear arm bush separating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

rear axle/subframe assembly extensively corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak at gearbox area

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

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

Is SY08 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 OSU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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