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OW08 HKE

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,099 mi
Last recorded185,099 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HKE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 185,099 miles

DPF WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 185,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 167,873 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2021 167,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 157,625 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,645 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Fail 8 Aug 2019 144,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,958 miles

DPF light flashing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

DPF light flashing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 134,593 miles

advise o/s/r caliper side clip missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,690 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 128,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 124,798 miles

DPF light on the dash

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2015 124,798 miles

DPF light on the dash

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,541 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 114,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim (suspect bulb not fitted correctly)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,417 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,590 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OW08 HKE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OW08 HKE, 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 OW08 HKE registered?

OW08 HKE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is OW08 HKE safe to buy?

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