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RV09 ZGS

2009 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 ZGS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,632 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 88,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,776 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 78,086 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 71,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,069 miles

offside rear position lamp damaged but not affecting operation

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,057 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine management light staying on

nail on nearside rear tyre and wearing on inner and outer tread

offside rear fog lamp damage

offside rear position lamp damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine management light staying on

nail on nearside rear tyre and wearing on inner and outer tread

offside rear fog lamp damage

offside rear position lamp damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damages by accident (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine management lights stay on all time

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,828 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 41,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre is very worn and cut on sidewall and in tread

n/s rear fog lamp is broken

n/s rear tyre has sidewall to sidewall

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall very close to cords

Pass 3 May 2012 14,683 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/R

Fail 29 Mar 2012 13,635 miles

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

front tyres are worn

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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RV09 ZGS is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV09 ZGS, 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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RV09 ZGS is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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