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RA57 OSY

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,328 mi
Last recorded87,328 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OSY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 87,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trial arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trial arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,186 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 79,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,322 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,285 miles

front tyre size is 195/55 16v rear tyre size is 205/55 16v

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,974 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,485 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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RA57 OSY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RA57 OSY, 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 RA57 OSY registered?

RA57 OSY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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