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SM08 YBJ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YBJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 113,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,053 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 113,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,656 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working near and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,734 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on edge and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recomend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 82,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing at metal clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deterorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on edge and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deterorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recomend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 82,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing at metal clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on edge and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recomend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,794 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 76,790 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,889 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside mid,both rear ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,887 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside mid,both rear ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill flanges (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,860 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 21,707 miles

Both rear spring pads insecure (uppers)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM08 YBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM08 YBJ, 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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SM08 YBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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