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BK08 FHW

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FHW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 129,676 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 112,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres wearing inner edge

unable to fully assess front subframe for corrosion and suspension / steering component due to engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres wearing inner edge

unable to fully assess front subframe for corrosion and suspension / steering component due to engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,048 miles

slight corrosion within prescribed area of rear and front suspension mount

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,080 miles

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

oil leak

x2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,137 miles

3rd row of seats folded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,064 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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BK08 FHW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK08 FHW, 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 BK08 FHW registered?

BK08 FHW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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