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FE08 DYB

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,726 mi
Last recorded170,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 DYB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 170,726 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 163,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 143,229 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 142,716 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,371 miles

NS rear and Os rear trailer arm bushes slight wear

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NS rear and Os rear trailer arm bushes slight wear

NS rear antiroll bar link slight play

front and rear brake discs poor condition

ns front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

osr tyre heavily worn to edges

underside corroded

undertrays ftd

Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

osr tyre heavily worn to edges

underside corroded

undertrays ftd

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slightly corroded to inner face

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,693 miles

3rd row seats folded down

both front arm rear bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to seperate

front brake discs starting to pit

o/s wiper blade split

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,800 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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FE08 DYB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE08 DYB, 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 FE08 DYB registered?

FE08 DYB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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