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2008 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · SL08 XEY

SL08 XEY

2008 Mazda 5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,188 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
MAZDA 5
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
108,188 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1999cc

SL08 XEY Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 108,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (43 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SL08 XEY Mileage History

  1. 03/03/201124,096 mi
  2. 18/01/201228,713 mi+4,617 mi
  3. 20/01/201228,728 mi+15 mi
  4. 18/01/201340,941 mi+12,213 mi
  5. 16/01/201449,633 mi+8,692 mi
  6. 16/01/201562,859 mi+13,226 mi
  7. 16/01/201562,859 mi
  8. 15/01/201670,298 mi+7,439 mi
  9. 16/01/201778,517 mi+8,219 mi
  10. 24/01/201883,698 mi+5,181 mi
  11. 24/01/201883,698 mi
  12. 07/02/201986,173 mi+2,475 mi
  13. 14/02/201986,214 mi+41 mi
  14. 04/02/202088,473 mi+2,259 mi
  15. 14/02/202088,520 mi+47 mi
  16. 01/02/202189,687 mi+1,167 mi
  17. 08/02/202189,707 mi+20 mi
  18. 01/02/202291,679 mi+1,972 mi
  19. 14/02/202291,682 mi+3 mi
  20. 31/01/202397,221 mi+5,539 mi
  21. 31/01/202397,226 mi+5 mi
  22. 12/02/2024103,007 mi+5,781 mi
  23. 22/03/2025105,087 mi+2,080 mi
  24. 25/03/2026108,188 mi+3,101 mi
  25. 25/03/2026108,188 mi

Average of roughly 5,583 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

SL08 XEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 15:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 5 (SL08 XEY) between March 2011 and March 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (43 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 116 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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