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5187 DF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5187 DF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 46,151 miles

Offside Rear Subframe brace bar corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,914 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,649 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,473 miles

Lower underbody covered in wax oil

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight inner wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat belts slow to return

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,400 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,400 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,330 miles

front tyres edge wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,221 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2014 32,225 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,808 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,439 miles

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

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

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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5187 DF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 5187 DF, 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 5187 DF registered?

5187 DF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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The MOT history for 5187 DF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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