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YP08 MUE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MUE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,372 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,372 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,363 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper Spring missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,545 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,088 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,408 miles

Corroded near rear trailing arm mounts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,679 miles

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,679 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 65,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear main trail arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

exhaust flexy slight deteriorated

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Fail 22 May 2018 64,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp broken preventing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear main trail arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

exhaust flexy slight deteriorated

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,785 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 59,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no washer fluids (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,095 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 26 May 2015 48,616 miles

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

engine light on

front brake discs worn/ scored and corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 48,613 miles

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

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

engine light on

front brake discs worn/ scored and corroded

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 42,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 35,139 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 35,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

oil on offside rear brake caliper

Pass 28 May 2012 27,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2012 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2011 20,978 miles

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

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

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

unable to test rear belts due to seats in the down position.

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 MUE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUE, 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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YP08 MUE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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