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2008 MAZDA 5
General Information
- Registration SL08TUO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 5
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,934 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,323 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside rear fog lamp colour red colour faded
- exhaust centre rear mounting repaired with metal strap
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,904 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective repaired with metal strapping (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible (0.1 (b))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective repaired with metal strapping (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,494 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- sill covers fitted preventing full examination
- general underside corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible
- general corrosion to under side
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- general corrosion to under side
18 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,775 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2022 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,227 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components corroded
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,688 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,044 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,040 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,253 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,804 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,896 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,986 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,071 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,071 MI
11 Jun 20262 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,491 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SL08TUO was registered on 2008-04-17
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