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YH08 VKR

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,624 mi
Last recorded204,624 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VKR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 204,624 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 192,195 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 192,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 180,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 176,842 miles

both inner sills corroded condition

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded condition

nearside front bumper damaged and insecure

rear subframe corroded condition

Fail 2 Oct 2019 176,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 167,648 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 167,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 160,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,962 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 152,961 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 140,507 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,507 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 123,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,139 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,170 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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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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