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DK08 XDU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XDU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,469 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,701 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,295 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front flex pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 101,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front flex pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,318 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,037 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,339 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh seperating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing smooth. cracking/perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing, inner edge feathered.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing smooth. cracking/perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing, inner edge feathered. small lump on outer sidewall.

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

Rear fog lamp unit condensated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,048 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh seperating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing smooth. cracking/perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing, inner edge feathered.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing smooth. cracking/perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing, inner edge feathered. small lump on outer sidewall.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces have corroded lip. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,650 miles

Rear Inspection of rear seat belts not completed due to child seats in place.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2014 28,984 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,229 miles

Nearside rear tyre peerishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,659 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 6 Feb 2012 1,660 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,753 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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DK08 XDU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DK08 XDU, 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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DK08 XDU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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