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AJ09 RHU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,598 mi
Last recorded109,598 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 109,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,304 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,304 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,894 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,894 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,993 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,993 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,558 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 65,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,649 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ09 RHU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ09 RHU, 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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AJ09 RHU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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