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FV08 KWF

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,741 mi
Last recorded68,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KWF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box neck (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 54,496 miles

minor free play on parking brake level

Pass 5 Jun 2021 53,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,412 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin visibility low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 48,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 48,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,630 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,226 miles

n/s/f wiper torn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,637 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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FV08 KWF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 KWF registered?

FV08 KWF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is FV08 KWF safe to buy?

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