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234 JOE

2009 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,973 mi
Last recorded85,973 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 JOE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,973 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir/Pipes Area Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 79,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir/Pipes Area Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from Rear Hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,984 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from Rear Hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir/Pipes Area Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 67,114 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Areas Surface Corrosion Buildup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Reservoir/Pipes Area Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Areas Surface Corrosion Buildup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Partially Detached/Loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (Exhaust Not Likely To Fall) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 67,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Areas Surface Corrosion Buildup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Reservoir/Pipes Area Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Areas Surface Corrosion Buildup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Partially Detached/Loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (Exhaust Not Likely To Fall) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 61,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded and 2nd from Rear snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 57,271 miles

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

Offside Front power steering hose/pipe slightly damp

Pass 6 May 2020 54,539 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 51,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 47,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 44,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,832 miles

off side rear coil spring not fully located in rubber seat

Pass 13 May 2014 33,093 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 29,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,134 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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234 JOE is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 71,932 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 234 JOE, 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 17 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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234 JOE is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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