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YA57 OTV

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,992 mi
Last recorded133,992 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OTV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 133,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 117,109 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 117,109 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 89,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,996 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly damaged showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,233 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,233 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,392 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn but functioning ok at time of test

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,392 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn but functioning ok at time of test

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,775 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,775 miles

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

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 OTV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA57 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

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

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