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PK08 EGU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,175 mi
Last recorded122,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 EGU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,175 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 122,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 110,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 100,081 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,628 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 92,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system clutch supply pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level clutch take off pipe weeping (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

bonnet release is broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,994 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil is over filled (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level clutch take off pipe weeping (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

bonnet release is broken

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,161 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,304 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,087 miles

slight scoring to brake discs

wipers smear slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,087 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn out on edges, almost to canvass/cords

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to deteriate

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight scoring to brake discs

wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,546 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & cut

Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,546 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged & cut

Pass 24 May 2011 35,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 EGU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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