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LY09 ACO

2009 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,071 mi
Last recorded107,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 ACO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe filler pipes corroded ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area and chassis rail on both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area on both sides from front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 98,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 98,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire catalytic converter (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,922 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,566 miles

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

Rear CORROSION PRESENT TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,721 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear row not bolted down (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,912 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,264 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,394 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,045 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,749 miles

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

Offside 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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LY09 ACO is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY09 ACO, 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 LY09 ACO registered?

LY09 ACO is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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