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SB08 YCG

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,506 mi
Last recorded110,506 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YCG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,506 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sum frame corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,966 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,067 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 21,392 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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SB08 YCG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SB08 YCG, 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 SB08 YCG registered?

SB08 YCG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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