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DY08 KNZ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KNZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,224 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,908 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 112,903 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect BELONGS TO MAZDA 6 2ltr sport diesel (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working LENS ALSO BROKEN WHICH WILL EMIT WHITE LIGHT WHEN LAMP WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached AXLE MOUNTING/FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM CLUTCH HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Top of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,708 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,483 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,333 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,344 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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DY08 KNZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY08 KNZ, 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 DY08 KNZ registered?

DY08 KNZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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