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YC57 AFU

2008 Mazda 5

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AFU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 122,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust box to centre pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 113,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,150 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,922 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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YC57 AFU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YC57 AFU, 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 YC57 AFU registered?

YC57 AFU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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