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AA55 TES

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

209,609 mi
Last recorded209,609 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 TES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 209,609 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 209,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 197,858 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 189,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 182,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 171,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 171,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 110,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,640 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,755 miles

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Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,970 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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AA55 TES is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AA55 TES, 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 AA55 TES registered?

AA55 TES is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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