MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
both inner sills corroded condition
fuel filler and breather pipes corroded condition
nearside front bumper damaged and insecure
rear subframe corroded condition
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/93W (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both inner sills corroded condition
fuel filler and breather pipes corroded condition
nearside front bumper damaged and insecure
rear subframe corroded condition
both inner body sills corroded condition
fuel filler and breather pies corroded condition
offside rear tyre worn low on edges 205/55/17/93W
rear subframe corroded condition
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
both inner body sills corroded condition
fuel filler and breather pies corroded condition
offside rear tyre worn low on edges 205/55/17/93W
rear subframe corroded condition
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn slightly (worse on edges)
exhaust & exhaust hangers are corroded + heat shields loose & rattling
fuel tank filler neck & breather pipes are corroded
left & right hand inner sills at the rear are corroded
rear sub frame is corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn inner edge
hand brake has a long travel
rear brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn inner edge
hand brake has a long travel
rear brake discs worn and pitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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YH08 VKR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YH08 VKR, 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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YH08 VKR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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