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BD59 RYG

2009 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 RYG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 97,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,069 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,720 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 78,720 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 73,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dpf light flashing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dpf light flashing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,617 miles

corrosion to underside

exhaust heat shield come adrift

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2019 61,617 miles

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

corrosion to underside

exhaust heat shield come adrift

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,599 miles

N/S/F wishbone bush starting to de-bond

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 49,598 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DPF light on dash

N/S/F wishbone bush starting to de-bond

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,420 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,116 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,116 miles

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

cracking to n/s/r tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 25,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

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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BD59 RYG is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD59 RYG, 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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BD59 RYG is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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