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EX58 YJU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,238 mi
Last recorded135,238 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,238 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,089 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bind.

Parking brake has slight travel.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Slight surface rust underneath.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,850 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,254 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,572 miles

d.p.f. light on

e.m.l on

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,449 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 83,235 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,410 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,354 miles

both rear droplinks have slight play in them

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,044 miles

both fornt tyres wearing low and on inner edge

nearsidee rear tyre wearing low and on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2012 46,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,035 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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EX58 YJU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX58 YJU, 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 EX58 YJU registered?

EX58 YJU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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