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FV08 KVW

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 166,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 160,199 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 160,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 155,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 142,996 miles

undercarrage has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,324 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to detach

corrosion to offside and nearside complete outer sills to floor pans and inner backing sills

play in offside front and nearside front and nearside rear drop link

Fail 5 Jul 2022 140,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to detach

centre exhaust section blowing

corrosion to offside and nearside complete outer sills to floor pans and inner backing sills

play in offside front and nearside front and nearside rear drop link

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,125 miles

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2020 129,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 129,575 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,867 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush half split

play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,142 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape worn smooth on inner edge close to inner cords

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape worn smooth on inner edge close to inner cords

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,418 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

Offside Rear trailing arm bush half split

offside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,481 miles

rear exhaust box hanger corroded off and slight blowing

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,172 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,354 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 47,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,600 miles

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

rear wiper torn

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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FV08 KVW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV08 KVW, 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 FV08 KVW registered?

FV08 KVW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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