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VK08 CSO

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,023 mi
Last recorded178,023 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CSO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 178,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 167,120 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 160,120 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 149,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 149,279 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 136,176 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,006 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front exhaust shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE ROUGHLY 2.5MM LEFT also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner part of tread

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE ROUGHLY 2.5MM LEFT also unable to clearly see inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on inner part of tread

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 90,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,509 miles

Long park brake travel.

Rear brake discs scored.

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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VK08 CSO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK08 CSO, 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 VK08 CSO registered?

VK08 CSO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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