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YC58 VZT

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 VZT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front traling arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 75,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front traling arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,999 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 70,999 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,924 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 66,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,602 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 55,559 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,695 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING CORRODED & BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,879 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 44,879 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 40,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 40,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,553 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,367 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,490 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)

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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YC58 VZT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC58 VZT, 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 YC58 VZT registered?

YC58 VZT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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