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DY08 GDX

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,232 mi
Last recorded164,232 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GDX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 164,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 160,701 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 157,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,803 miles

Centre heat shield not secure correctly

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Centre heat shield not secure correctly

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,516 miles

Both rear brake discs very corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 142,516 miles

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

Both rear brake discs very corroded

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,885 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre and Offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,119 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,716 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,194 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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DY08 GDX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY08 GDX, 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 DY08 GDX registered?

DY08 GDX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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