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LR09 VJC

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VJC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,367 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

washer fluid low

Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 114,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 114,464 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

2 rear most seats in stowed position

dpf light on

front and rear number plates poor

front anti roll bar d bushes have slight wear

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges and are perished - advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,545 miles

2 rear most seats in stowed position

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,537 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

2 rear most seats in stowed position

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

dpf light flashing

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight wear

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade smears

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 101,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade smears

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,562 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under floor General corrosion

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under floor General corrosion

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,088 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,320 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,009 miles

Rear exhaust section corroding

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

handbrake high

Fail 3 Mar 2016 67,009 miles

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

Both rear tyre inner edges wearing

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

Rear exhaust section corroding

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

handbrake high

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,981 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 51,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2012 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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LR09 VJC is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LR09 VJC, 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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LR09 VJC is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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