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MK59 VEX

2009 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,729 mi
Last recorded105,729 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VEX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 105,729 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 105,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bowl joint bolt not lucking bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bowl joint bolt not lucking bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 90,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,589 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front 'rear and central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

unsure whether fuel tank shield been fitted or not 'gave customer benefit off the doubt.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front 'rear and central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

unsure whether fuel tank shield been fitted or not 'gave customer benefit off the doubt.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyre tyre treads worn unevenly

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,190 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tyre treads worn unevenly

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,100 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at ends

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust joints and hanger brackets deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,602 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,210 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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MK59 VEX is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK59 VEX, 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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MK59 VEX is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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