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RO08 UKE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,002 mi
Last recorded137,002 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UKE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,002 miles

Drivers windscreen wiper slightly smearing.

General underbody corrosion.

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,373 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,707 miles

Front tyres getting low inner edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,886 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,188 miles

Off side rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 62,123 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,953 miles

Exhaust system corroded at mounting brackets

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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RO08 UKE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO08 UKE, 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 RO08 UKE registered?

RO08 UKE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RO08 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 UKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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