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YC57 YFU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,107 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 65,104 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,908 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,393 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,262 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 45,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,521 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,761 miles

o/s/r tyre on inner

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,709 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 23,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YFU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

YC57 YFU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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