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AV57 YZF

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,141 mi
Last recorded119,141 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,141 miles

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 119,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,062 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2024 115,060 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose! (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,679 miles

2 x bottom sills corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,654 miles

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

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,654 miles

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

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

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,874 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,872 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,911 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 62,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cut in n/s/r tyre exposing cordes under 25mm

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 YZF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YZF, 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 AV57 YZF registered?

AV57 YZF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AV57 YZF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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