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SW59 FRU

2009 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,817 mi
Last recorded123,817 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FRU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,817 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody (front subframe, rear suspension components also corroded - not affecting structure or strength

Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,173 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,169 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,705 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,705 miles

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

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 (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,625 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,196 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,435 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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SW59 FRU is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW59 FRU, 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 SW59 FRU registered?

SW59 FRU is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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