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BK08 ZWE

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZWE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has reserve travel

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2019 85,105 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake reserve slightly high

under body corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2016 62,806 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,436 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 25,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,168 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 ZWE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

BK08 ZWE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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