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AY08 XMG

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,868 miles

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 136,868 miles

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes near side & off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 130,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 121,441 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,643 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 20 Feb 2019 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,738 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,678 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,961 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,855 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 30,885 miles

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

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

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

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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AY08 XMG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY08 XMG, 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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What year was AY08 XMG registered?

AY08 XMG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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