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DY08 TYU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TYU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,150 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 116,144 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,024 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,937 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,210 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,190 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,788 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,868 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,688 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 15,687 miles

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?

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 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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