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DF08 KXH

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,362 mi
Last recorded202,362 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 KXH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 202,362 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 194,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 171,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 159,450 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,039 miles

dpf light on

mil light on

traction control light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 130,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack control arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

dpf light on

mil light on

traction control light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 122,571 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 122,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre underinflated-- PRS

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 116,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,969 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,889 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 KXH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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