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YL57 NBY

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,836 mi
Last recorded137,836 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 131,755 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 131,750 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,724 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 126,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,790 miles

EML and traction control lights on

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

Nearside wiper split but clearing windscreen

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

rear seat belts not checked presented as a four seater. seats folded away

Fail 10 Jul 2017 124,791 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML and traction control lights on

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

Nearside wiper split but clearing windscreen

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

rear seat belts not checked presented as a four seater. seats folded away

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,279 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 114,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 104,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 93,155 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge but ok for test

rear discs worn and scored but ok on brake test

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 70,983 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner Front 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.

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 NBY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YL57 NBY, 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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YL57 NBY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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