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WL08 JYW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,361 mi
Last recorded153,361 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JYW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 153,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear underside of vehicle rusty and rear subframe

Pass 13 May 2020 142,940 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 142,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 129,878 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 129,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 113,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 113,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,614 miles

OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE THINNING ON INSIDE EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE THINNING ON INSIDE EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,021 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 67,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,319 miles

Child safety seat fitted to o/s/r centre row seat belt.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Vehicle has a high handbrake travel.

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting and displaying slight movement.

Pass 17 May 2012 50,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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WL08 JYW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL08 JYW, 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 WL08 JYW registered?

WL08 JYW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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