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FP08 HYY

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,893 mi
Last recorded110,893 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 HYY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,893 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 110,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/5017 EXTRA LOAD (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt HOLE LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INSIDE - 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Fail 5 Apr 2016 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt HOLE LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INSIDE - 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,329 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge and has a cut but cords not exposed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,041 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,105 miles

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

requires alignment

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,105 miles

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

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

both front tyres are bold on both shoulders

o/s/f tyre is perished and inner edge is badly bold

requires alignment

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,615 miles

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

nearside front tyre shows wear on outer edgemore 'also inner edgeshows wear.

offsiderear tyre has nail in sidewall edge .also has inner edge wear.

tyre wear on offside front inner edgemore also wear on inner edge.

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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FP08 HYY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FP08 HYY, 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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FP08 HYY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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