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YL57 KYE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,214 mi
Last recorded84,214 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KYE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,995 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,994 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,011 miles

rear suspension has corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,011 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2019 67,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILL AND BOTH FRONT UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner and floors corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded/suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 62,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,784 miles

both front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,140 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,027 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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YL57 KYE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL57 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

YL57 KYE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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