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AJ58 YRS

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YRS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,412 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 99,412 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,134 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also @2.8MM!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level below minimum mark.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 96,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also @2.8MM!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level below minimum mark.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 92,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,910 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 74,515 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 74,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,098 miles

Catalyst heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper worn

Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,098 miles

Catalyst heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Wiper worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 63,009 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,583 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,562 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield loose

Fail 3 Nov 2011 38,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,046 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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AJ58 YRS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 74,415 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ58 YRS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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