MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear all suspension components slightly corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sides inner sills has surface rust
under body corrosion
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row centre seat ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row centre seat ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S front and N/S rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S front and N/S rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 BBF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?
YL08 BBF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is YL08 BBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 BBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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