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YK08 UJL

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UJL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 164,040 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar D bush has slight movement

various underbody panels corroded & sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 25 Nov 2022 164,040 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

various underbody panels corroded & sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,633 miles

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

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

Front headlamp lens foggy

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear vehicle sills/sill backing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 158,633 miles

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

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

Front headlamp lens foggy

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear vehicle sills/sill backing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,425 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine undertray partially detached held in place with string

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler breather pipes ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and floor panels various places also some corrosion covered with undertrays (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 153,392 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also joint worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer detached from centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases remainder of exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine undertray partially detached held in place with string

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler breather pipes ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and floor panels various places also some corrosion covered with undertrays (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 144,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 139,080 miles

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

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

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2018 139,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 132,193 miles

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

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

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

body damage

Fail 3 May 2017 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

body damage

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,826 miles

Front Nearside And Offside Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 38,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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YK08 UJL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK08 UJL, 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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YK08 UJL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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