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FY58 UEL

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,896 mi
Last recorded184,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UEL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 184,896 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both sides sill covered with spoiler not allowing fully inspection on sill

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,693 miles

DPF light is flashing on Dash.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust is Broken at the silencer.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 163,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 151,216 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 151,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 131,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,791 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 86,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly miss shaped on inner of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre badly miss shaped on inner of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,639 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,261 miles

All tyres very heavily worn on their inner edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,196 miles

Front Tyres on both sides of vehicle are worn on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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FY58 UEL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY58 UEL, 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 FY58 UEL registered?

FY58 UEL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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