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SL08XWG
2008 MAZDA 5
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SL08XWG
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 5
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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141 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,671 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under car near subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under car near subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole just behind sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,385 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill(outer sills are covered) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill(outer sills are covered) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,372 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,828 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- fuel tank heat shield insecure and corroded
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush splitting ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
15 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,828 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()
- fuel tank heat shield insecure and corroded
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush splitting ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,910 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flex braiding burst and hanger mount corroded
- underside of vehicle rusty
- underside and sills have covers fitted
- fuel filler pipes rusty
- front and centre heat shields loose
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel filler pipes rusty
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- underside and sills have covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle rusty
- Front exhaust flex braiding burst and hanger mount corroded
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
- front and centre heat shields loose
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- car has covers fitted underneath
- both rear inner sills corroded and rusty
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has pin holes (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front headlight dim
25 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has pin holes (6.1.2 (a))
- car has covers fitted underneath
- Offside Front headlight dim
- both rear inner sills corroded and rusty
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,604 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 x16 (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sectiion rusty (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,697 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust flexi braiding busrt and heat shields deteriorated
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit iner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,326 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,684 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower 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)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,829 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,384 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 19,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,939 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08XWG was registered on 2008-08-15
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