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CY08 EKZ

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EKZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 Floor corroded

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 98,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 Floor corroded

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 85,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,739 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,604 miles

outersill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os ns inner rear sills

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,822 miles

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

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

os ns front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os ns rear inner sills

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

os ns front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to os ns rear inner sills

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 38,219 miles

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 15 May 2013 26,752 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,929 miles

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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CY08 EKZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CY08 EKZ, 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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CY08 EKZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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