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YG08 PVT

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 PVT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,518 miles

all suspension parts showing corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,912 miles

exhaust flexi has slight blow

underbody suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2023 74,912 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi has slight blow

underbody suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,880 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,718 miles

Corrosion on all front and rear steering and suspension components.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats stowed and not in use at time of test not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,188 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,036 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,369 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre deep cracks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,273 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,844 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,028 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,499 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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YG08 PVT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 PVT, 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 YG08 PVT registered?

YG08 PVT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 PVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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