MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Heat shield loose but not likely to fall off
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Heat shield deteriorated and loose but not likely to fall off.
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat base not fitted at time of test. ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box has slight leak. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit and bold on inside.
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front both tyres showing signs of over inflation
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 W 2014 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear tyre perishing 205/50 R17 V 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 W 2014 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left
general under-body corrosion
rear brake pads have roughly 4-5 thousand miles left
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear brake discs corroded/pitted
nearside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked 205.50.17v
slight underside corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear brake discs corroded/pitted
nearside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked 205.50.17v
slight underside corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edges near to devoid of tread
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall cut 205.50.17v
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and treads perrished (205/50/17w)
offside wiper rubber split
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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DY08 TYU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 TYU, 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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DY08 TYU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 March 2008.
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