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YL57 NBM

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 NBM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,611 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 125,538 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt several ()

oil leaks

Fail 23 Jan 2020 115,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt several ()

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,450 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

DPF WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,081 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 75,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,537 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,290 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 10 Jan 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YL57 NBM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL57 NBM, 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 YL57 NBM registered?

YL57 NBM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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