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FG08 UPY

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,158 mi
Last recorded151,158 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UPY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,083 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 118,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,730 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,666 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,666 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,692 miles

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

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

air freshener removed from mirror before test

all tyre valves perishing

nearside front door check strap loose

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge + cut in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wiper slightly poor clearing

offside mirror slightly wobbly

offside rear fog light lense cracked

surface corrosion underside in places

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front door check strap loose

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

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

air freshener removed from mirror before test

all tyre valves perishing

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge + cut in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wiper slightly poor clearing

offside mirror slightly wobbly

offside rear fog light lense cracked

surface corrosion underside in places

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,225 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,611 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 39,699 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 39,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,192 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,656 miles

Nearside Front 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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FG08 UPY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG08 UPY, 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 FG08 UPY registered?

FG08 UPY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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