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YL08 HBO

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,088 mi
Last recorded163,088 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HBO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 163,088 miles

D P F light stays on dash

Nearside Front plastic bumper slight sharp edge

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 162,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

D P F light stays on dash

Nearside Front plastic bumper slight sharp edge

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,896 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect all leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlight beam images dim

Fail 16 Jul 2020 154,736 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect all leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front fog lights does not work

both front headlight beam images dim

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 146,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 139,207 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 121,669 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 121,666 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 106,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,252 miles

Air bag light on

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 HBO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBO, 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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YL08 HBO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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