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EK08 YXW

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,753 mi
Last recorded127,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YXW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,753 miles

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

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

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

noise from drive belt area

Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

noise from drive belt area

Pass 11 May 2019 109,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 109,169 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,092 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,909 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear.

seats 6&7 not checked.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,613 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,106 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENG MAN LIGHT ON DPF LIGHT ON AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside 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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EK08 YXW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

EK08 YXW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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