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YF08 UOA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UOA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 123,705 miles

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2019 123,702 miles

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

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 112,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 112,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,619 miles

under trays fitted

general under body rust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 100,619 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 88,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,907 miles

clutch fluid feed pipe leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,907 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

clutch fluid feed pipe leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,950 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s front wiper split.

Pass 4 May 2011 46,407 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

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 UOA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF08 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

YF08 UOA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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