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GF58 YAO

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,908 mi
Last recorded116,908 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 YAO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,890 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,707 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 110,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 101,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 96,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 91,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,688 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,552 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose.

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge, inner edge is worn.

Offside Front slight sweat from around inner driveshaft seal.

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage around the outer clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

both outer inner sills have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose.

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has high and low spots on the inner edge, inner edge is worn.

Offside Front slight sweat from around inner driveshaft seal.

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage around the outer clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

both outer inner sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,603 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,994 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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GF58 YAO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF58 YAO, 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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GF58 YAO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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