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WU08 KXC

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 KXC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 159,947 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 159,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both sid (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2021 142,730 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 142,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of brake fluid around master cylinder keep check

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness brake master cylinder, servo and clutch pipe areas

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level dampness brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder areas (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bones rear most bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,084 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level dampness brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder areas (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bones rear most bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe area (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bones rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

dampness around clutch master cylinder and pipe work areas

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe area (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bones rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

dampness around clutch master cylinder and pipe work areas

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,312 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 86,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,710 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 64,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,567 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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WU08 KXC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU08 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 KXC registered?

WU08 KXC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 KXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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