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YS57 XHU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,435 mi
Last recorded155,435 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 148,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 142,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,062 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,062 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 128,199 miles

DPF LIGHT FLASHING

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 30 Jan 2019 128,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged UNION TO CALIPER BENT / KINKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF LIGHT FLASHING

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2018 120,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,483 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 111,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous condition of both rear tyres (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

dpf light on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

dpf light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,060 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Child seats fitted to both Offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,060 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Child seats fitted to both Offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,921 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

no recordable exhaust emissions

wheel alignment required

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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YS57 XHU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YS57 XHU, 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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YS57 XHU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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