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YP08 CSU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,497 mi
Last recorded114,497 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CSU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,497 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 114,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,907 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat Base Missing ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R And O/S/R ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Likely To Become Detached *DANGEROUS* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat Base Missing ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R And O/S/R ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,711 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight play

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,230 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,067 miles

front arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 64,059 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly worn

front discs slightly worn

mil on dash

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs badly worn

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,034 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YP08 CSU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP08 CSU, 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 YP08 CSU registered?

YP08 CSU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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