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RY57 YFR

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,970 mi
Last recorded215,970 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 YFR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2023 215,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 203,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 190,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 183,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 175,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 164,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,042 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,602 miles

bothside front inner pads worn thin.

bothside rear brake pads worn very thin, should replace.

driver side chip on windscreen ,within m o t limit.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder edge has cut.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure , and ruttling.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,754 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YFR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RY57 YFR, 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 RY57 YFR registered?

RY57 YFR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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