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YR08 MWE

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,489 mi
Last recorded106,489 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MWE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,245 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,786 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded Near Bracket - Bracket Lost Some Integrity - Not Likely To Become Detached

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release Button Sticking - Still Locking And Releasing As Intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play In Suspension Arm - Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release Button Sticking - Still Locking And Releasing As Intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Light On Dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust Back Box Corroded Near Bracket - Bracket Lost Some Integrity - Not Likely To Become Detached

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release Button Sticking - Still Locking And Releasing As Intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play In Suspension Arm - Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release Button Sticking - Still Locking And Releasing As Intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2018 79,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2018 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,300 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,633 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2012 28,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2011 23,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trims and trays covering testable items

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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YR08 MWE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YR08 MWE, 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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YR08 MWE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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