2008 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · YL08 FAM
2008 Mazda 5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 87,239 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL08 FAM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 87,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL08 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda 5 (YL08 FAM) between June 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YL08 FAM Mileage History
- 17/06/20119,977 mi
- 13/09/201110,419 mi+442 mi
- 14/09/201110,419 mi
- 15/08/201218,614 mi+8,195 mi
- 24/08/201329,029 mi+10,415 mi
- 06/09/201437,242 mi+8,213 mi
- 13/10/201548,785 mi+11,543 mi
- 04/10/201659,964 mi+11,179 mi
- 14/06/201767,114 mi+7,150 mi
- 08/06/201872,201 mi+5,087 mi
- 07/06/201977,190 mi+4,989 mi
- 30/06/202182,032 mi+4,842 mi
- 28/09/202287,236 mi+5,204 mi
- 30/09/202287,239 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,844 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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