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YA57 OTK

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,786 mi
Last recorded112,786 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OTK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,786 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 112,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 103,244 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,780 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2015 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 52,013 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,829 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread pattern and scrubbed on inner edges

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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YA57 OTK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YA57 OTK, 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 YA57 OTK registered?

YA57 OTK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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