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SM09 BWF

2009 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 BWF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield corroded/loose

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield corroded/loose

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining - 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat has slight movement but still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield worn/insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2017 75,367 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining - 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat has slight movement but still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust heat shield worn/insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and midsection (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,648 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure at petrol tank

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at petrol tank

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,014 miles

Bonding begining to fail at NSR suspension radius arm bush.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear No.plate begining to delaminate.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 31,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonding begining to fail at NSR suspension radius arm bush.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear No.plate begining to delaminate.

'Adverse'wear in inner & outer tread of NSF tyre.

Nails in OSR tyre,cut in tread,'adverse wear in inner & outer tread.

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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SM09 BWF is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM09 BWF, 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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SM09 BWF is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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