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GJ09 WVB

2009 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,630 mi
Last recorded146,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 WVB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,630 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Unit Corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2025 146,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Unit Corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,128 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 125,125 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,514 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,511 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,780 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,300 miles

General under neath corrosion.

Rear suspension corroding.

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines

Wet Test

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,991 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,952 miles

deterioration to rear suspension trailing arm front mounting bushes

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,952 miles

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

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

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

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

deterioration to rear suspension trailing arm front mounting bushes

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,483 miles

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

rear braker pads worn very close to minimum MOT limit & wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

wear in offside & nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,483 miles

rear braker pads worn very close to minimum MOT limit & wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

wear in offside & nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,480 miles

wear in offside & nearside front anti-roll bar links

Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

wear in offside & nearside front anti-roll bar links

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,554 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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GJ09 WVB is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GJ09 WVB, 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 GJ09 WVB registered?

GJ09 WVB is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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