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WJ08 YFR

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YFR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 122,609 miles

Inner sills corroding both sides of vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 122,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Inner sills corroding both sides of vehicle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,224 miles

General underbody and component corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,821 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

corrosion on underbody/suspension components

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,044 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in rubber, still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

corrosion on underbody

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroded, pads 5mm

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,717 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber cover loose

rear chassis has light surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,056 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,895 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 61,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,405 miles

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

both front lower are rear bush some where and starting to split

both rear traling arm bush worn starting to split

osf wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper blade split

tested wet

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ08 YFR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 YFR, 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 WJ08 YFR registered?

WJ08 YFR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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