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BK08 ZWF

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZWF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 128,205 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,168 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over Slightly (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Check Strap Noisy

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak Present On Vehicle ()

Rear Wiper Missing Blade

Slight Feathering Edges On Tyres All Round

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Bottom Arm Bush Wearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 109,167 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R Droplink Has Heavy Knock (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Pads 100% Worn (No Pad Remaining - Metal On Metal) (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested RBT Not Performed Due To Condition Of Rear Brakes (3.7.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S/F Dipped Beam Has No Image Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/R Shocker Leaking Fluid (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S/R Shocker Leaking Fluid (2.7.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear Discs Heavily Scored Due To Pad Wear (3.5.1i)

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over Slightly (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Check Strap Noisy

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak Present On Vehicle ()

Rear Wiper Missing Blade

Slight Feathering Edges On Tyres All Round

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Bottom Arm Bush Wearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,854 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose- laying on exhaust

please ensure all seat belt buckles are accessible prior to mot test

rear most seats folded away at time of test

recormmend front wheel alignment

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

suspect rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,854 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose- laying on exhaust

please ensure all seat belt buckles are accessible prior to mot test

rear most seats folded away at time of test

recormmend front wheel alignment

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

suspect rear pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake check 16% efficiency

rear exhaust heat shield security

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,761 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shield security

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,476 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,675 miles

baby seat fiotted to osr and rear seat folded down seat belt not checked

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,685 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

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 ZWF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

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