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DE59 FHS

2009 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,562 mi
Last recorded106,562 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FHS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,562 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 106,562 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,653 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 99,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

tow bar light wire melting on exhaust back box

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,372 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 67,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,732 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,732 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,634 miles

Knocking inside rear shock absorbers

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wiper starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Knocking inside rear shock absorbers

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside wiper starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,521 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted

knocking in nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,521 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking clutch pipe at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted

knocking in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,878 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,909 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking in nearside rear suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Sep 2012 17,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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DE59 FHS is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE59 FHS, 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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DE59 FHS is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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