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RA57 OTE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,813 mi
Last recorded64,813 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OTE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,738 miles

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

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

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

hazard switch requires attention, temperamental

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,275 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 29,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2012 18,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 10,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 2,556 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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RA57 OTE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA57 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

RA57 OTE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is RA57 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 OTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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