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PG08 YHR

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YHR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2026 52,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,069 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Brake pads slightly spongy

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,069 miles

Brake pads slightly spongy

Front & Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,120 miles

Centre brake light needs attention

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Flap to tank

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash-bar, suspension components & sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 49,093 miles

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

Centre brake light needs attention

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Flap to tank

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash-bar, suspension components & sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,661 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,485 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2015 40,580 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arm (rear) bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 20 May 2014 39,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 34,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 27,178 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 20,045 miles

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

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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PG08 YHR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PG08 YHR, 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 PG08 YHR registered?

PG08 YHR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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