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SO08 KUV

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KUV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,895 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,336 miles

corrosion on both inner sills/chassis and wishbones and subframes etc. nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,048 miles

rear numberplate slight deteioration. offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,881 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 17,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SO08 KUV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KUV, 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 SO08 KUV registered?

SO08 KUV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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