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GJ59 VLE

2009 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda 571,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VLE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 150,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By suspension mounting and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By suspension mounting and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,391 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner c.v joint misting grease

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear wiper split

stone chip front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components .

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,325 miles

engine undertray loose/broken

nsr shock cover detached from bumpstop

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,019 miles

Offside headlight dim

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Nov 2013 47,019 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside headlight dim

Rear seats folded flat at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,401 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,363 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ59 VLE is a 2009 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GJ59 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 GJ59 VLE registered?

GJ59 VLE is a 2009 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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