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EA08 YSS

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YSS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 108,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 103,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,831 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,378 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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EA08 YSS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA08 YSS, 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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EA08 YSS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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