MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,753 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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)
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)
corrosion to chassis and suspension components
nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking
offside front lower arm rear arm bush separating
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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