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BJ59 OSU

2009 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

224,151 mi
Last recorded224,151 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OSU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 224,151 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Fail 30 Aug 2025 224,151 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 24 Aug 2024 219,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 203,469 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Sep 2023 203,469 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 192,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 188,670 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 188,670 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 183,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 177,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 165,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 165,694 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,732 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 144,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 132,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 125,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 125,059 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,410 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,456 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,949 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 28,949 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape 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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BJ59 OSU is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BJ59 OSU, 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 BJ59 OSU registered?

BJ59 OSU is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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