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BD59 SPU

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

136,225 mi
Last recorded136,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,225 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 136,225 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,468 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,020 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Central Rear seat not fitted

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,617 miles

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

Central Rear seat not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,617 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear seat not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,badly worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,476 miles

Corrosion setting in throughout vehicle

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats & centre seat ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 107,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion setting in throughout vehicle

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot seats & centre seat ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,567 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

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

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,565 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion setting in through out vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components and associated areas displaying corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

underside of vehicle displaying corrosion to components and structure

Fail 17 Oct 2018 83,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components and associated areas displaying corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

underside of vehicle displaying corrosion to components and structure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,248 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber ripped (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,220 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OIL LEAK

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OIL LEAK

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,460 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 28,460 miles

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

all 4 tyres badly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,138 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 25 Feb 2014 25,097 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to read on smokemeter

no rear rear seats at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2013 18,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to read on smokemeter

no rear rear seats at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,080 miles

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

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

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 SPU is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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