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YC57 YFJ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

MIL lamp indicates a fault

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,008 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 105,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front brake discs are badly corroded and pitted on the inner surfaces

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,028 miles

Front brake discs are corroded and breaking up on inner surfaces

Fail 20 Dec 2014 99,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs are corroded and breaking up on inner surfaces

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,728 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,088 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,088 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,050 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 YFJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YC57 YFJ, 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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YC57 YFJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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