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YB08 RMU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 141,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2017 138,062 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2017 138,062 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,714 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,878 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,205 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 67,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,564 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,351 miles

various small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,595 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 23,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 RMU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YB08 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

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

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