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GY08 VVP

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VVP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,599 miles

Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 116,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 111,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 103,578 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 64,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 54,474 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,752 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 VVP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GY08 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

GY08 VVP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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