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AF09 VLG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,406 mi
Last recorded67,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 67,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.37mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,284 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 55,284 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,710 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,523 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,764 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,895 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,741 miles

All brake disc's rusted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,738 miles

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

All brake disc's rusted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF09 VLG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF09 VLG, 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 AF09 VLG registered?

AF09 VLG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AF09 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VLG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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