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A1 JCN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,525 mi
Last recorded31,525 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres 16years old

Pass 31 Mar 2025 30,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low on edges & perish from age

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low on edges & perish from age

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,498 miles

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

small cuts OSF tyre outer side wall

Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

small cuts OSF tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,118 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall, but not to canvas.

pieces of rubber missing from nearside front and offside front tyre outer sidewalls.

Pass 1 May 2013 20,883 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 20,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,540 miles

couple of pieces of rubber missing from offside front tyre sidewall.

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

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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A1 JCN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 A1 JCN, 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 A1 JCN registered?

A1 JCN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is A1 JCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 JCN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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