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NG58 YTJ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,634 mi
Last recorded135,634 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 YTJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,634 miles

no coolant in expansion tank

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 130,258 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 130,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,948 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,659 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,630 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,345 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark level just above minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate faded but legible at 20m (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,553 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 63,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 53,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,033 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,962 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 34,962 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

uneven front tyre wear, recommend tracking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,946 miles

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

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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NG58 YTJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NG58 YTJ, 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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NG58 YTJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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