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PX08 YPR

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YPR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,862 miles

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

underbody covered with under sealant

Fail 26 Jul 2025 106,556 miles

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

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

underbody covered with under sealant

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,179 miles

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle floors , chassis , suspension undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2022 86,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle floors , chassis , suspension undersealed.

Pass 4 Sep 2021 83,288 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

suspension surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,263 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,435 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 58,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear additional seats not presented for test

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 30 Apr 2016 41,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 38,097 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

general surface corrosion to underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges 205/55/16

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,219 miles

centre exaust corroded pin holed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,219 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exaust corroded pin holed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 26,487 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,612 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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PX08 YPR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX08 YPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 YPR registered?

PX08 YPR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 YPR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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