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PY57 BOH

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 BOH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,227 miles

Exhaust getting very rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust getting very rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 66,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,880 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 63,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside rear in boot ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,292 miles

Nearside Front tread splitting on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,560 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,383 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PY57 BOH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY57 BOH, 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 PY57 BOH registered?

PY57 BOH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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