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VY51 TKA

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,731 mi
Last recorded151,731 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVY51 TKA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 144,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 134,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has only just passed its braking efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 29 Oct 2022 124,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,230 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,029 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,304 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,144 miles

tesed with rear most seats folded away

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,071 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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VY51 TKA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VY51 TKA, 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 VY51 TKA registered?

VY51 TKA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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