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2008 MAZDA 5
General Information
- Registration SL08VPP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering rack insecure rack and pinion area (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- under body of vehicle in very poor rusty condition within key areas
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,365 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202620 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,203 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,402 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020 12 Jun 202616 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,402 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under side car corroded
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake master cylinder leaking pipe (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- under side car corroded
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,492 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- central exhaust bracket broken
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- central exhaust bracket broken
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,964 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion on underside of vehicle
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also centre hanger deteriorated (7.1.2)
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion on underside of vehicle
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also centre hanger deteriorated (7.1.2)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,447 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,994 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,043 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,747 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 3,005 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,201 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08VPP was registered on 2008-03-31
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