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SM59 WXR

2009 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 WXR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,756 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,350 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 74,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 67,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,500 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,728 miles

front number plate marked

slight fluctuation at all four brake discs

Fail 2 Dec 2016 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate marked

slight fluctuation at all four brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,180 miles

both front tyres close to limit

nearside and offside front rear bushes starting to split

rear heat shield loose

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Fail 9 Dec 2015 40,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres close to limit

nearside and offside front rear bushes starting to split

rear heat shield loose

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,388 miles

both rear tyres showing wear on inner treads

nearside and offside front rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2013 25,766 miles

rear heat shield loose

nearside and offside front rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 19,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SM59 WXR is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 WXR, 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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What year was SM59 WXR registered?

SM59 WXR is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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