MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis/body/sil x2
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis/body/sil x2
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
headlamp deflectors fitted. they do nothing on these lamps.
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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SY08 OTC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?
SY08 OTC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 March 2008.
Is SY08 OTC safe to buy?
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