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BF59 VSX

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,464 mi
Last recorded167,464 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VSX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,464 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

rear suspension coroded in general

Fail 2 Apr 2026 167,464 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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))

both front wipers deteriated

Fail 18 Sep 2024 157,551 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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))

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,597 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 151,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,278 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,824 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover adrift

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dust cover adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding

both sides front bottom arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,243 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes cracked

offside rear lateral link bushes cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,532 miles

front bottom arm bushes slightly worn.

hand brake high

nsf tyre slightly cut outerwall .

unable to lift very rear seats due to obstruction.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,841 miles

off side rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

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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BF59 VSX is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF59 VSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 VSX registered?

BF59 VSX is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is BF59 VSX safe to buy?

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