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EO09 KGU

2009 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,651 mi
Last recorded132,651 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 KGU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 132,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,109 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear under body and n/s and o/s sill has corrosion

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

Rear all suspension components are corroded

coolant level below minimum level

Fail 20 Feb 2024 95,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear under body and n/s and o/s sill has corrosion

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

Rear all suspension components are corroded

coolant level below minimum level

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 89,386 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,915 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,781 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 57,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,061 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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EO09 KGU is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO09 KGU, 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 EO09 KGU registered?

EO09 KGU is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EO09 KGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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