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EK09 HCG

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,332 mi
Last recorded158,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 HCG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 158,332 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 158,332 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 141,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,507 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,688 miles

Offside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes floor damaged (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,495 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,559 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,819 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 113,819 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,425 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight buckle nsr wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear shocks slightly soft

front discs corroded, pads noisey

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear shocks slightly soft

front discs corroded, pads noisey

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,640 miles

some corrosion edges both rear brake discs

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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EK09 HCG is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Silver 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 EK09 HCG, 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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EK09 HCG is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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