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RY57 SVE

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,294 mi
Last recorded142,294 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 SVE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,294 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,597 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 125,580 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired mount broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

dpf light on

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,086 miles

both rear coil springs has some corrosion

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,592 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,589 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,741 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,730 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,866 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,638 miles

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,651 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,253 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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RY57 SVE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY57 SVE, 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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RY57 SVE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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