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RO59 RDV

2009 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 RDV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 128,205 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 128,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 128,153 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

large oil leak/vey close to failure/advise to monitor

oil level on min mark

underbody components showing signs of corrosion/not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,209 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 120,250 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,797 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,787 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corroded underneath / suspension corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 97,677 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 97,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 83,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under body covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 83,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 53,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2014 53,018 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,832 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,457 miles

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

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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RO59 RDV is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RO59 RDV, 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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RO59 RDV is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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