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AA56 JLA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 JLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 41,665 miles

Lower under side of vehicle has been undersealed but no sign of heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,123 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 35,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 35,768 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas underside of vehicle corroded front & rear

Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,762 miles

All brake hose ferrules coated with grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various areas of underside of the vehicle are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,520 miles

All brake hose ferrules coated in grease

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,389 miles

All brake hose ferrules coated in grease

Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,500 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 28,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,266 miles

All brake hose ferrules are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 65% (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around centre tread

Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,001 miles

All flexible hose ferrule's slightly corrded

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks around outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 22,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All flexible hose ferrule's slightly corrded

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks around outer wall

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 18,880 miles

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded

all tyres cracking around tread circumference

both rear brakes binding

fuel pipes to filter clips corroded

shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,483 miles

All flexible hose ferrule's slight corrosion

Shocker casing's very slight corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 8,091 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AA56 JLA 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 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 AA56 JLA, 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 AA56 JLA registered?

AA56 JLA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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