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YT08 YYL

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,208 mi
Last recorded108,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YYL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2022 98,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,897 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside headlamp wash inop

Fail 11 Jun 2021 94,896 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside headlamp wash inop

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside headlamp washer inop

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2017 67,896 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush split

Nearside wiper worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,887 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,796 miles

osf suspension arm rear bush slight perishing

strong advise - osf tyre sidewall damaged to under inflation

wipers poor

Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,796 miles

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

osf suspension arm rear bush slight perishing

strong advise - osf tyre sidewall damaged to under inflation

wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2014 52,474 miles

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

diesel particulate filter warning light flashing

Fail 21 May 2014 52,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel particulate filter warning light flashing

exhaust heat shield loose / rattling

Pass 24 May 2013 48,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 43,969 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 38,142 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 38,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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YT08 YYL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT08 YYL, 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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YT08 YYL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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