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YD08 GWG

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 GWG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 120,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 120,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,776 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,244 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,719 miles

small split and grease leak on near side inner cv boot

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,713 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front parking lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

off side front tyre bold on outer edge and close to canvas and just legal on point of test

small split and grease leak on near side inner cv boot

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,014 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slight low effort

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,182 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,226 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn / corroded inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,413 miles

rear brakes discs/pads worn

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,413 miles

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

rear brakes discs/pads worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GWG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GWG, 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 YD08 GWG registered?

YD08 GWG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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