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BD08 KWA

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KWA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,979 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,130 miles

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit.

Front brake-pads are wearing thin.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,778 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,828 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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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BD08 KWA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 KWA, 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 BD08 KWA registered?

BD08 KWA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BD08 KWA safe to buy?

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