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YP08 MTX

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,843 mi
Last recorded162,843 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MTX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 162,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheels damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2022 162,843 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheels damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 158,757 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe from neck to tank heavily corroded ()

Rear 3rd row of seat in stowed position unable to check seat belts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

underside of vehicle heavily corroded front to back

Fail 14 Jul 2021 158,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe from neck to tank heavily corroded ()

Rear 3rd row of seat in stowed position unable to check seat belts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level low

underside of vehicle heavily corroded front to back

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,115 miles

Center exhaust shield loose

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Rear suspension components rusty

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 149,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Center exhaust shield loose

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,336 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit 205/50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2018 121,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 121,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,761 miles

Offside scratching on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,326 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,506 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs inner surfaces reduced through corrosion and generally poor condition

front tyre wear inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,036 miles

front disc inner surfaces pitted and rusted

o/s/ wiper small split developing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,885 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,836 miles

all tyres wearing on the edges

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 MTX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP08 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

YP08 MTX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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