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VA57 KPR

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 KPR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,346 miles

Child seats fitted

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition advise replacement

Movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes advise replacement

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,011 miles

Child seats fitted

Front brake discs wearing advise replacement

Movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes advise replacement

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,996 miles

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

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

Child seats fitted

Front brake discs wearing advise replacement

Movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes advise replacement

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb should be replaced. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front shoulders worn thin,and outer wall damaged.

Offside Front tyre shoulders worn thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,583 miles

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

bothyside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin,and outer wall lightly perishing.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,159 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge.

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,031 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,031 miles

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

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

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

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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VA57 KPR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA57 KPR, 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 VA57 KPR registered?

VA57 KPR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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