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YL08 TFZ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 TFZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,348 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,155 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 62,155 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers starting to smear screen

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wipers starting to smear screen

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2014 48,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,140 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,296 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL08 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

YL08 TFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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