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AY08 XMT

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,226 mi
Last recorded92,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,113 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear most seatbelts not fully inspected as corresponding seat stored away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

various rear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,807 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes have a lot movement under load

child seat fitted x2

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes have a lot movement under load

child seat fitted x2

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/r shock dust cover broken

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,024 miles

child seats fitted

front discs corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

nsf mirror glass missing

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

wipers smear slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

child seats fitted

front discs corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

nsf mirror glass missing

o/s/r shock absorber weak

rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,577 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,743 miles

O/S/R Tyre severly perished/splitting in tread area

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brakes slightly imballanced

Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,500 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brakes slightly imballanced

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 XMT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

Is AY08 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XMT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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