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YT08 YZP

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YZP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 137,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 130,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 125,667 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 125,667 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 117,654 miles

Oil leak

Rear babyseats fitted at time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 May 2014 117,649 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear babyseats fitted at time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,037 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,415 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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YT08 YZP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YZP, 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 YT08 YZP registered?

YT08 YZP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 YZP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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