MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Both rear spring pads insecure (uppers)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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