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YB08 MFN

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 MFN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside vechicle structure has slight damage

Fail 6 Jun 2015 50,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside vechicle structure has slight damage

Pass 26 May 2014 44,055 miles

Coolant leak

NSF tyre has cut but not enough to reach ply cords

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 44,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

NSF tyre has cut but not enough to reach ply cords

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,072 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 33,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn very low on edges

Offside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 33,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn very low on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 26,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres worn low inner edge and perished.

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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YB08 MFN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 MFN, 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 YB08 MFN registered?

YB08 MFN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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