MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroding
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to all seats in rear of vehicle ()
not standard tyre size fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
not standard tyre size fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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RY08 VFM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 RY08 VFM, 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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RY08 VFM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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