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DU08 GYH

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GYH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower coolant slightly leak from radiator

Lower front and rear car early sign of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 135,358 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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower coolant slightly leak from radiator

Lower front and rear car early sign of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,402 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded + bracket broken (still secure)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,728 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and crazed. (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Rear Fuel hose corroded Filler and vent pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 107,265 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,203 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 94,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 82,844 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,085 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 73,085 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 69,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres bald on inner edgeds

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 52,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,854 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,915 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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DU08 GYH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU08 GYH, 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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DU08 GYH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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