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GU08 KZD

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,786 mi
Last recorded153,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KZD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2021 153,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2021 153,786 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2020 147,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 141,858 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,392 miles

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

Under car body corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 134,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under car body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,851 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension and under body have corrosion

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear suspension and under body have corrosion

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,273 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer raised edges

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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GU08 KZD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU08 KZD, 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 GU08 KZD registered?

GU08 KZD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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