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EY08 MFE

2008 Mazda 5

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,523 mi
Last recorded151,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MFE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 151,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 151,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bot sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,750 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 140,111 miles

Brake pedal has limited reserve travel

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,481 miles

Central Front stone chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jul 2020 132,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front stone chip in windscreen

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 120,412 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Non- factory HID fitted without headlight cleaning device. (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,649 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 101,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,938 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 84,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,849 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tailgate struts weak not supporting tailgate

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,715 miles

near side and off side centre row seat belts not checked/child seats fitted

nearside and offside back row seat belts not checked, seats stowed

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,715 miles

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

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

near side and off side centre row seat belts not checked/child seats fitted

nearside and offside back row seat belts not checked, seats stowed

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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EY08 MFE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY08 MFE, 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 EY08 MFE registered?

EY08 MFE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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