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YL57 AAF

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,329 mi
Last recorded154,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 AAF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system has minor leak

oil sump corroded mist of oil

under body corroded front to rear and fuel filling pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 154,321 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system has minor leak

oil sump corroded mist of oil

under body corroded front to rear and fuel filling pipes are corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 142,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

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

exhaust system has minor leak

oil sump is corroded and mist of oil

under body corroded fuel pipes are corroded and exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 1 May 2019 142,270 miles

oil sump is corroded and mist of oil

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

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

exhaust system has minor leak

under body corroded fuel pipes are corroded and exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 May 2018 137,278 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fallen off (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,939 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 119,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

rear seats folded down, unable to check seat belts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,960 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,996 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,990 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre inner edge mishapes bald tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,605 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroed on inner faces

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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YL57 AAF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YL57 AAF, 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 YL57 AAF registered?

YL57 AAF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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