MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Central Front exhaust shield loose
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
Long park brake travel.
Rear brake discs scored.
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VK08 CSO safe to buy?
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