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VK08 LKO

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LKO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 69,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 58,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 58,437 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 26,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LKO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

VK08 LKO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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