MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Both side Sills corroded, floor corroded, Sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.
extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low . Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair , ok at time of test
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.
both front wishbones - rear bushes have slight play and deterioration
child seat fitted n/s/r
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
high level brake light inop
both rear tyres perishing
rear seats stowed
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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NU08 ZBL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NU08 ZBL, 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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NU08 ZBL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 May 2008.
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