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KW09 CAO

2009 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 CAO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,920 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,749 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,068 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

inner sills,subframe,suspension,floor seams-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers

rear exhaust corroded/blowing,lambda near limit

Fail 8 May 2019 65,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

inner sills,subframe,suspension,floor seams-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers

rear exhaust corroded/blowing,lambda near limit

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,253 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear brake efforts distortion

inner sills,floor,rear suspension-corroded

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

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

exhaust corroded,mid blow,mid heatshield rotted thru/detached

inner sills,floor,rear suspension-corroded

management light on

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear brake efforts distortion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,201 miles

Offside Front wishbone bush perishing

corrosion to inner sills & floor

front brake imbalance

front pads wearing low!

rear links play

under - trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 42,849 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding seperating

rear rollbar links play

sills/floor corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 30 Apr 2016 42,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding seperating

rear brakes binding/imbalance

rear rollbar links play

sills/floor corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013
Fail 28 Oct 2013 30,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,059 miles

Front brake application, slightly uneven (on limit - 24%)

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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KW09 CAO is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW09 CAO, 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 KW09 CAO registered?

KW09 CAO is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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