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PY08 PFO

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,285 mi
Last recorded168,285 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 PFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 168,285 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 168,285 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front jacking point/outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 157,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 142,740 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 134,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 122,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake bind to o/s front

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,790 miles

Advise engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point, (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (7.1.2)

Advise engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount point, (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,665 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edge

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inside edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,940 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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PY08 PFO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY08 PFO, 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 PY08 PFO registered?

PY08 PFO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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