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YS08 KUF

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,989 mi
Last recorded121,989 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KUF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,989 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2021 121,973 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf light on (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,571 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf light on (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,022 miles

child seats fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,896 miles

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

rear tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,072 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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YS08 KUF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS08 KUF, 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 YS08 KUF registered?

YS08 KUF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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