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BK08 OBM

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 OBM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner sill panel has corrosion

nearside rear lamp unit has damaged lens, exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,587 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heatsheild insecure

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 81,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heatsheild insecure

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Rear wiper blade required

coolant bottle low fluid

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,724 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Rear foglight damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 60,724 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear foglight damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2015 44,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,286 miles

off side front tyre has cut in the side wall but no showing cords

Fail 5 Apr 2012 15,286 miles

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

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

off side front tyre has cut in the side wall but no showing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,497 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 OBM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BK08 OBM, 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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BK08 OBM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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