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DY08 TYV

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,650 mi
Last recorded142,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TYV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,650 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 127,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,735 miles

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

centre exhaust heatshield damaged

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 100,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust heatshield damaged

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield poor

General corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,442 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

General corrosion

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,755 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

General corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,398 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,842 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and mounting broken

Nail in tyre Offside front ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,751 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,513 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,513 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2016 62,476 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight seep from clutch hydraulic pipe from master cylinder

unable to check centre rear seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,287 miles

Clutch reservoir pipe leaking

Exhaust hear shield adrift

Nearside front tyre piece missing sidewall no cords visable

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 45,287 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clutch reservoir pipe leaking

Exhaust hear shield adrift

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

Nearside front tyre piece missing sidewall no cords visable

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,811 miles

N/S/R tyre bald on both edges.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,538 miles

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

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 TYV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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