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EK59 OBM

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,075 mi
Last recorded52,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OBM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 52,075 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 52,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1 to 2000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1 to 2000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,042 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,183 miles

Exhaust system corroded No visible signs of leaks.

High level stop light not working.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,631 miles

Exhaust system corroded no visible signs of leaks.

Fail 19 Jul 2022 45,631 miles

Exhaust system corroded no visible signs of leaks.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 43,828 miles

Exhaust system corroded . No visible signs of leaks.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,945 miles

complete exhaust system corroded [not leaking gases]

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,887 miles

All tyres cracking within tread.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 35,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn low and cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tyre tread pattern and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,581 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 272,290 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 20,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EK59 OBM 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK59 OBM, 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 EK59 OBM registered?

EK59 OBM is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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