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SY09 VLE

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VLE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 144,039 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2019 144,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,059 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,305 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 99,305 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,325 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 42,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres becoming worn.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

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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SY09 VLE is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SY09 VLE, 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 SY09 VLE registered?

SY09 VLE is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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