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YG08 LWO

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,974 mi
Last recorded106,974 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LWO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,974 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,974 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,764 miles

Advise rust to both rear inner sills

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (all seats) ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise rust to both rear inner sills

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (all seats) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,339 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 84,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,334 miles

eml on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 71,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on dash

Pass 2 Jan 2016 67,314 miles

engine running rough when started and malfunction warning light on

Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,556 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 61,554 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers worn/smearing

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres slightly worn/stepped on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers worn/smearing

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres slightly worn/stepped on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,492 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,357 miles

3rd row and centre rear seats not present seatbelts tested ok

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,357 miles

3rd row and centre rear seats not present seatbelts tested ok

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

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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YG08 LWO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YG08 LWO, 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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YG08 LWO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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