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VA57 WYF

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 WYF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 117,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer shock absorbers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear

slight under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower slight under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

plastic under trays fitted obscuring veiw of some components from full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2019 112,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower slight under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

plastic under trays fitted obscuring veiw of some components from full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,643 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 88,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,775 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,191 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,140 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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VA57 WYF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA57 WYF, 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 VA57 WYF registered?

VA57 WYF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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