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YF08 DZE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,437 mi
Last recorded62,437 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DZE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,437 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 53,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 52,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 50,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 48,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 48,611 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 46,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 44,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,535 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 38,522 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,256 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 27,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,592 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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YF08 DZE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YF08 DZE, 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 YF08 DZE registered?

YF08 DZE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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