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SY08 OTA

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OTA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear sub frame very heavily corroded and soft

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

front sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 82,519 miles

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

general corrosion on all rear chassis and lower body

Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,855 miles

heavy corrosion on all suspension and sub frame components

heavy corrosion on all under body and chassis

Pass 30 May 2019 65,771 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

various light corrosion on all under body and suspension - some been coated prior to test in underseal

Pass 14 May 2018 58,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 44,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,970 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 30,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc pitted and corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 22,629 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,080 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 15,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

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 OTA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

SY08 OTA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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