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YA08 WLR

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WLR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,296 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge tread wearing thin

Fail 14 Mar 2014 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner tread edge low on tread

rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,847 miles

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 WLR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YA08 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

YA08 WLR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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