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RK08 KRU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 KRU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,710 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,701 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d link bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2014 80,883 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,815 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,187 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 KRU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK08 KRU, 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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RK08 KRU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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