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CK57 VKP

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 VKP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 142,104 miles

rear suspension components and rear sub frame started to corrode but excsessive

Fail 24 Oct 2025 142,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components and rear sub frame started to corrode but excsessive

Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,405 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 138,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,960 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))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded two ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 132,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded two ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 130,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads appear to be wearing very thin ) ( Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm completely separated from main bush & fouling body

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Advise Both rear seats stowed away & boot loaded therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,823 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads appear to be wearing very thin ) ( Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm completely separated from main bush & fouling body

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Advise Both rear seats stowed away & boot loaded therefore these seats,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings can not be checked ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,413 miles

Brake servo pipes damp no visible leaks

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 1.6mm

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake servo pipes damp no visible leaks

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 1.6mm

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,679 miles

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

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

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

205/50R17 EXTRA LOAD

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE HALF WORN

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,139 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,139 miles

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

NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

passanger wiper splitting

power steering fluid low

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,210 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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CK57 VKP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CK57 VKP, 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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CK57 VKP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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