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GY08 SRO

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SRO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,719 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 153,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,823 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 124,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 124,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,746 miles

Both rear tyres featherd

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2014 122,746 miles

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

Both rear tyres featherd

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,689 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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GY08 SRO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY08 SRO, 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 GY08 SRO registered?

GY08 SRO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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