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GY08 VVF

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VVF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 105,291 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,197 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 97,164 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,834 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,509 miles

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

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f, o/s/r tyre valves perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,532 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f, o/s/r tyre valves perished

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,781 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,701 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre close to excessively worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,066 miles

ALL tyres worn low on shoulders. Rears worn very low and smooth in places. Offside tyre cracking on shoulders.

Brake fluid below the MAX level line. ( front pads over half worn )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear tyres wereing on iner edges

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 VVF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 GY08 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

GY08 VVF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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