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SM09 NBL

2009 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,283 mi
Last recorded74,283 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 NBL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,526 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 69,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2021 49,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,904 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,904 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,191 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front TYRE ON 3MM

Fail 12 Jul 2018 33,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AT THE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AT THE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,964 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracked/perished

general under body corrosion

rear seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery securing dangerous

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 7 Aug 2014 21,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery securing dangerous

exhaust heatshield loose

ns wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,122 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 NBL is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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