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YP58 VEW

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 VEW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low (outer edge)

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,541 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 134,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 129,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Lower engine mount bush worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,483 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front drive shaft bearing slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,771 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,385 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2021 112,385 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft seal slight oil leak

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,847 miles

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

brake servo has slight corrision

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,847 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative on display (1.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,364 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 97,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are corroded.

corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,330 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,126 miles

n/s rear light cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear light cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,190 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,951 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,415 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

some underbody rust

Fail 2 Jan 2013 56,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inside

some underbody rust

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,138 miles

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

handbrake cable out of adjustment

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f brake low efficiency

o/s/r tyre loseing shape, suggest replacement tyre

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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YP58 VEW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YP58 VEW, 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 YP58 VEW registered?

YP58 VEW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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