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RV09 ZHB

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 ZHB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 127,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,592 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 115,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 105,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,987 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 83,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,604 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,119 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,861 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

damage to nearside front of vehicle

wipers split but clear

Fail 14 Mar 2015 50,588 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside front of vehicle

wipers split but clear

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,354 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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RV09 ZHB is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV09 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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