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AN56 ALN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN56 ALN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 67,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,679 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 54,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,176 miles

Engine under tray fitted time of test.

Nearside Front wiper blade has small bit of rubber missing.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre's on both side's slightly worn on 3 mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,398 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,202 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 40,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,509 miles

both front inner discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,778 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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AN56 ALN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AN56 ALN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AN56 ALN?

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What year was AN56 ALN registered?

AN56 ALN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is AN56 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN56 ALN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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