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YB08 RLY

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,326 mi
Last recorded177,326 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RLY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 177,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 177,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail hole (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 168,664 miles

Emissions only just met requirements

Rear brakes only just met requirements. Offside slow

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 May 2016 160,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 160,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 141,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch fluid leak

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

under engine tray loose

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,959 miles

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 RLY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 RLY, 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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YB08 RLY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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