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FE08 KVL

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KVL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 154,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 145,465 miles

Central Rear components corrosion including sill which has corrosion both sides

Central Upper under vehicle corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has obviously been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has obviously been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,321 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

offside part rear bumper damaged and sticking out

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,640 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,352 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail is on edge of tyre tread ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear Tyre perished on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,345 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,642 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,642 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust shield broken

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,037 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 74,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,158 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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FE08 KVL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FE08 KVL, 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 FE08 KVL registered?

FE08 KVL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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