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FT08 KSX

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KSX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 128,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR/OSR ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,152 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,709 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 113,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,941 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 49,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,547 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 19,497 miles

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

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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FT08 KSX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT08 KSX, 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 FT08 KSX registered?

FT08 KSX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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