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YS08 KUA

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KUA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroding

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,616 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,616 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside body and various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trading arm bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and front and rear subframes weak with corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,815 miles

various corrosion on under side

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,297 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,652 miles

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

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)

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,778 miles

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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YS08 KUA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS08 KUA, 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 YS08 KUA registered?

YS08 KUA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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