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EY08 MJU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 76,859 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s cv boot damp

Pass 24 May 2025 73,020 miles

o/s cv boot damp

suspension corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 70,096 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 65,116 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 61,553 miles

front anti roll bar drop links weak

o/s cv boot damp

slight plat top suspension top mounts

suspension rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,144 miles

both inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2021 59,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 May 2020 58,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn & perished heavily on outer edge 205/50/17

Fail 29 May 2019 57,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn & perished heavily on outer edge 205/50/17

Pass 18 May 2018 56,045 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2018 56,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2017 53,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,594 miles

NSR DROP LINK WEAK

Pass 5 May 2015 46,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,507 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 31 May 2012 36,865 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 30,884 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 30,884 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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EY08 MJU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY08 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

EY08 MJU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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