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OW08 HXK

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,108 mi
Last recorded121,108 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HXK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 107,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,750 miles

front wipers deteriorating O/E

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Mar 2017 104,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front wipers deteriorating O/E

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,003 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,863 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2013 79,354 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration of both rear brake discs.

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,988 miles

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

advise rear discs slightly corroded and pads at approx 4mm

advise slight cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not to cords

engine undertray not secure (damaged)

heatshield at fueltank damaged

leak at gearbox area looks like may be anti freeze dripping require investigation

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 HXK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW08 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

OW08 HXK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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