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DS08 YRO

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YRO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 129,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 128,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,125 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Feb 2020 115,152 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 115,149 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,655 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and undertray covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and undertray covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

engine coolant on minimum

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop ripped / plastic hanging down

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing

offside inner sill dented

oil around offside gearbox seal

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine coolant on minimum

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop ripped / plastic hanging down

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing

offside inner sill dented

oil around offside gearbox seal

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,378 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working poor connection (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,640 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to become worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to become worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,851 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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DS08 YRO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS08 YRO, 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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DS08 YRO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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