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DV09 SZD

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,691 mi
Last recorded153,691 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 SZD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,691 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 142,346 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle rusty

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 133,079 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle rusty

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 121,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 112,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 112,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,276 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 92,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,520 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,520 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,401 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,279 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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DV09 SZD is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DV09 SZD, 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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DV09 SZD is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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