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YA08 EWS

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,543 mi
Last recorded106,543 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EWS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,543 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,035 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,041 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YA08 EWS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA08 EWS, 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 YA08 EWS registered?

YA08 EWS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YA08 EWS safe to buy?

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