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DK08 XDF

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,628 mi
Last recorded108,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XDF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central section at exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central section at exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,401 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 64,401 miles

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 55,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Front Tyre cut on tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,515 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,687 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear discs have a build up of rust on inner faces

Fail 5 Feb 2015 33,687 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front and rear discs have a build up of rust on inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,461 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly low

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 16 Apr 2013 23,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 13,984 miles

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

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

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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DK08 XDF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK08 XDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 XDF registered?

DK08 XDF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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