2008 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · SO08 ABX
2008 Mazda 5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 83,119 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 ABX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2024
- 83,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 5 (SO08 ABX) between July 2011 and May 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO08 ABX Mileage History
- 12/07/201119,113 mi
- 27/07/201230,730 mi+11,617 mi
- 22/07/201337,706 mi+6,976 mi
- 24/07/201445,019 mi+7,313 mi
- 21/07/201551,256 mi+6,237 mi
- 29/10/201553,003 mi+1,747 mi
- 10/10/201655,585 mi+2,582 mi
- 17/10/201758,626 mi+3,041 mi
- 17/10/201758,626 mi
- 11/07/201861,636 mi+3,010 mi
- 15/07/201964,375 mi+2,739 mi
- 15/07/201964,375 mi
- 01/09/202068,195 mi+3,820 mi
- 10/08/202169,540 mi+1,345 mi
- 10/08/202169,540 mi
- 19/05/202271,592 mi+2,052 mi
- 23/05/202271,592 mi
- 26/05/202376,586 mi+4,994 mi
- 09/06/202376,587 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/202483,119 mi+6,532 mi
Average of roughly 4,978 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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