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DF08 KJE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 KJE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,666 miles

Wipers smear.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre is in poor condition and is bald on the inner edge.

Oil level is below the minimum.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,964 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,964 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,228 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,815 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,353 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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DF08 KJE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF08 KJE, 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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DF08 KJE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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