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RK08 VPO

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 VPO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,828 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 130,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 122,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light permanently on.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,276 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,171 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,210 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,210 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,940 miles

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

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 VPO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

RK08 VPO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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