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YC08 TKX

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TKX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,534 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 55,508 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn badly inside and blistered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside and blistered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,336 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,283 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ,nail on edge

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 37,653 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 34,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,187 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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YC08 TKX 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 84.2%.

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 YC08 TKX, 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 YC08 TKX registered?

YC08 TKX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 TKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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