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AF09 VLK

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,918 miles

rear subframe and rear arms rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2024 102,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and rear arms rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,652 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obstructed (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,771 miles

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

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

DPF warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,437 miles

Emissions not tested Oil Level to high. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight pitting on front and rear brake discs on inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,284 miles

DPF light staying on

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,805 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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AF09 VLK is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF09 VLK, 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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AF09 VLK is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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