MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack fitted (2.1.5 (a))
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Air bag light on
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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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