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YA57 OTM

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OTM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,383 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 117,321 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear suspension components are corrodes but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all rear suspension components are corrodes but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,845 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion both sides inner sills

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,948 miles

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2018 71,948 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,777 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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YA57 OTM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA57 OTM, 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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YA57 OTM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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