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YL08 ARF

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,010 mi
Last recorded133,010 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ARF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside and knocking noise from rack

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside & noise

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 109,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,404 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 80,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 80,033 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 23,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,264 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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YL08 ARF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL08 ARF, 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 YL08 ARF registered?

YL08 ARF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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