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YD08 GVA

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,062 mi
Last recorded108,062 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GVA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 108,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe bracket damaged (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,501 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint All 4 2 front and 2 rear worn (2.4.G.2)

Child seat front child seat rear boot seats these could not check seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Heat shields loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper no blade

Stone chips in the windscreen

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Bad leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint All 4 2 front and 2 rear worn (2.4.G.2)

Child seat front child seat rear boot seats these could not check seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Heat shields loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drivers wiper split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper no blade

Stone chips in the windscreen

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,987 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,417 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,417 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,013 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,013 miles

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

Nearside 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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YD08 GVA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD08 GVA, 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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YD08 GVA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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