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VU08 YVT

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,590 mi
Last recorded100,590 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 YVT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 98,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border Line Pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,281 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,900 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2019 79,882 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))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads low.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,341 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres slightly perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VU08 YVT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU08 YVT, 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 VU08 YVT registered?

VU08 YVT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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