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30 XXA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,125 mi
Last recorded18,125 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 XXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 17,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 17,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 16,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 16,772 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 16,582 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 16,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 15,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 14,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,728 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,466 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 13,466 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,012 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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30 XXA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 30 XXA, 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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30 XXA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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