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BD08 KWB

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KWB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 75,922 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner sills slightly corroded both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,355 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,889 miles

Both sides rear inner sills have slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 54,889 miles

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

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

rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,225 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,984 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both sides rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both sides rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,989 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear inner sill sections have corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,989 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear inner sill sections have corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 45,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 40,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 17 May 2016 40,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,819 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small split in tred pattern

Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,002 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,202 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking and splitting

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,030 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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BD08 KWB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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