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VK08 SWJ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 SWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,936 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheel corroded. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2026 77,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn below 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheel corroded. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 74,284 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2025 74,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,659 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row central ()

Pass 4 Mar 2023 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,273 miles

3rd row of seats folded down, unable to check seat belt stalks and anchor points.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 58,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,654 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 42,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,662 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 38,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 31,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,688 miles

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 SWJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

VK08 SWJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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