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AV57 YZA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,844 mi
Last recorded112,844 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,844 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,844 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,600 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Brake caliper bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,600 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Brake caliper bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,526 miles

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

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

signs of fluid on servo

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,526 miles

signs of fluid on servo

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,868 miles

both rear tyres close to limit very low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,431 miles

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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AV57 YZA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 YZA, 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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AV57 YZA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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