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YA08 VXS

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VXS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,327 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,278 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 94,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,489 miles

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

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

TYRES - 205/50ZR17

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

TYRES - 205/50ZR17

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,507 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,205 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

all tyres scrubbed on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres scrubbed on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,337 miles

nearside rear tyre woen on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,964 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 46,964 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,756 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,756 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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YA08 VXS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YA08 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

YA08 VXS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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