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YS08 KUX

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,199 mi
Last recorded174,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,199 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 164,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 158,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 151,389 miles

DPF Emission clear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,053 miles

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

Rear exhaust plate insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2016 141,956 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust plate insecure

Pass 29 May 2015 129,641 miles

rear handbrake neads saervice only just past rbt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,221 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 KUX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS08 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

YS08 KUX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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