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YA57 OUJ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OUJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 101,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil level high

Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges with deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 95,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect fitment of bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges with deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,810 miles

engine management light on

slight surface corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Fail 13 Dec 2017 88,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

slight surface corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 80,056 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Engine management light on during test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,395 miles

Engine management light on during test

Object removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on during test

Object removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,465 miles

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,465 miles

Engine management light on during test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,408 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,408 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 14 Dec 2012 31,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,225 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 16,010 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,716 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 OUJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

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

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