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SO08 KUK

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KUK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,426 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 132,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corosion to surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,922 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,922 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak drive shaft seals(gear oil) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,767 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak drive shaft seals(gear oil) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,790 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,259 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,754 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low

offside rear tyre is getting low on inner edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are starting to get low

offside rear tyre is getting low on inner edge

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,266 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

both front tyres are getting low on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,845 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 16,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SO08 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO08 KUK, 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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SO08 KUK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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