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VK08 CSZ

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,126 mi
Last recorded158,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CSZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,126 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 158,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 155,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,300 miles

Advise customer rear brake discs are ridged.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,733 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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 CSZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK08 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

VK08 CSZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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