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YE08 KUG

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KUG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 139,712 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 139,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 137,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog out

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,391 miles

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

tyre worn on nearside and offside front inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2014 103,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,014 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 64,054 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,364 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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YE08 KUG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE08 KUG, 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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YE08 KUG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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