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FV08 KWB

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,649 mi
Last recorded139,649 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KWB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 139,649 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,635 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,359 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,449 miles

n/s/f 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 KWB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV08 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

FV08 KWB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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