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FD59 DWO

2009 Mazda 5

Purple Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 DWO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,665 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f +o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear subframe +suspension arms + anti roll bars corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 109,665 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f +o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear subframe +suspension arms + anti roll bars corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,971 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

coolant level on minimum

unable to check 6th and 7th seatbelts

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round tread edge, run under-inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres under-inflated and wearing on edge's, rectified to facilitate accurate brake test. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 92,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's heavily corroded on inner faces with diminished clear pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 86,306 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's heavily corroded on inner faces with diminished clear pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,106 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 81,104 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,648 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,464 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has several small cuts exposing cords but not long enough to fail

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts exposing cords but not long enough to fail

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,695 miles

n/s rear tyre inner tread area slightly misshapped legal at test allso o/s rear tyre inner tread starting to wear low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front screen stone chip damaged in zone A on legal limit at time of test if gets any larger will become MOT failure item

rear screen wiper blade split at ends

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (V) fronts (W) this may be ok as both high rating but suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2012 26,369 miles

o/s front screen stone chipped damage on legal limit at time of test if gets any larger may become MOT failure item

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,369 miles

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

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

o/s front screen stone chipped damage on legal limit at time of test if gets any larger may become MOT failure item

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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FD59 DWO is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD59 DWO, 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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FD59 DWO is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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