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WG08 SZV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,290 mi
Last recorded151,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 SZV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,290 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS+OS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 151,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS+OS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,290 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front Linkages and Rubber Dust Covers Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and Leaking Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn Down Unevenly on Outer Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,995 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,578 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and wearing outer edge but not to cords

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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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WG08 SZV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red 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 WG08 SZV, 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 WG08 SZV registered?

WG08 SZV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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