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EK08 NSY

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,649 mi
Last recorded137,649 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NSY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 137,649 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber mounts starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 137,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber mounts starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,479 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 131,827 miles

Engine coolant tank low

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension coil spring incorrectly seated in lower mounting

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both offside & nearside tyres worn badly uneven on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has many areas of light corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 131,823 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Engine coolant tank low

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension coil spring incorrectly seated in lower mounting

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both offside & nearside tyres worn badly uneven on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has many areas of light corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor seeping grease

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats folded down, unable to inspect seat belts/ seats

Rear tyres going out of shape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,918 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,355 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK08 NSY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK08 NSY, 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 EK08 NSY registered?

EK08 NSY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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