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5201 AT

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,457 mi
Last recorded37,457 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5201 AT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,460 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2017 26,608 miles

All tyres staring to wear on inside edges

Nearside Front tyre has cut across tread but not to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,070 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,755 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 11,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,259 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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5201 AT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 5201 AT, 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 5201 AT registered?

5201 AT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is 5201 AT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5201 AT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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