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RK08 JKO

2008 Mazda 5

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 JKO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,738 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 69,563 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2025 64,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2025 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 51,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,833 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 46,833 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,841 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 41,445 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 38,108 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 38,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 31,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,139 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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RK08 JKO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol 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 RK08 JKO, 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 RK08 JKO registered?

RK08 JKO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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