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RF09 CVV

2009 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 CVV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,473 miles

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

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

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

possible alignment issue due to tyre wear

Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,956 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 105,956 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,352 miles

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

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

Note slight exhaust blow middle section

Rear Number plate discolouring

Fail 10 Aug 2020 96,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust shield perishing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Note slight exhaust blow middle section

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate discolouring

Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,461 miles

Both rear tyre perished and inner edges worn

Exhaust slight blowing at centre area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,442 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield over catalytic converter deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,442 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield over catalytic converter deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,759 miles

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)

full inspection of center row of seat belts was not possible as child seats fitted

tyre size is 205/50r17 93v, dunlop sport

Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

full inspection of center row of seat belts was not possible as child seats fitted

tyre size is 205/50r17 93v, dunlop sport

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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RF09 CVV is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 RF09 CVV, 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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RF09 CVV is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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