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DA57 KUO

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Lpg 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,796 mi
Last recorded133,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 KUO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Joint assembly loose in arm. Secure,will not detach. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills corroding. Full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2019 133,766 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system incomplete unable to insert exhaust probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust incomplete (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shild above cat insecure wrapped around cat (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody has general corrossion

Fail 31 May 2018 129,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody has general corrossion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,143 miles

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

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,569 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 93,386 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,061 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,290 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,048 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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DA57 KUO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc lpg 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 DA57 KUO, 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 DA57 KUO registered?

DA57 KUO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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