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202 XUS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,002 mi
Last recorded101,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration202 XUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 101,002 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 101,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,024 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,783 miles

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

OSr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,110 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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202 XUS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 202 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 202 XUS registered?

202 XUS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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