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BD59 SOJ

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 SOJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 78,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 73,548 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,847 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 60,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,872 miles

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

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

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Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 46,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SOJ is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOJ, 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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What year was BD59 SOJ registered?

BD59 SOJ is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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