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RK08 VPV

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 VPV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 88,192 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear boot cant be opened

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,179 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS and OS inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some front and rear underside suspension braking and steering components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,416 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NS and OS sills corroded

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Some front and rear underside suspension braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,958 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,953 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,199 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,455 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 VPV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 VPV registered?

RK08 VPV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RK08 VPV safe to buy?

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