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DG08 EYA

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,825 mi
Last recorded149,825 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EYA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (2mm) (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 149,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (2mm) (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 139,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,142 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 131,097 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure flexy (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,916 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,847 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 100,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,686 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam very dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,922 miles

Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low badly worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2017 80,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low badly worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,605 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing unevanly on edges

front wishbone rear bushes perished and splitting

handbrake travel high

sections of exhaust system corroded

very slight play both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,605 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing unevanly on edges

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads worn to approx 90%

front wishbone rear bushes perished and splitting

handbrake travel high

sections of exhaust system corroded

very slight play both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slight smear front wipers

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,366 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and sidewall perishing

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slight smear front wipers

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,071 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 48,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,638 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 21,638 miles

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

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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DG08 EYA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DG08 EYA, 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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DG08 EYA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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