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YG58 BTY

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BTY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN ADVISE TO REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN ADVISE TO REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 80,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 80,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside under sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside under sill slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

floors slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,825 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 63,422 miles

Front discs pitted inner edge

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2020 63,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front discs pitted inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 61,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,065 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edges

exhaust rear box hangers very corroded/about to snap

several areas of corrosion on underside,chassis and suspension sub frames and components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,078 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

sight leak on center section of exhaust

some fluctuation on front brakes when applied

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,826 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,346 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edges

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,837 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 51,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 45,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,554 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 27,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YG58 BTY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YG58 BTY, 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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YG58 BTY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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