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PK08 EGD

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on30 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 EGD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2021 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front trailing arm bushes spliting

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes spliting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dpf light on dash

oil high

Fail 30 May 2021 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front trailing arm bushes spliting

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bushes spliting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dpf light on dash

oil high

Fail 26 May 2021 123,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened ball joint mounting bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,216 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,023 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,863 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,167 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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PK08 EGD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK08 EGD, 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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PK08 EGD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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