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AO06 JOE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,028 mi
Last recorded82,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,239 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 42,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray likely to become detached centre (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and offside rear repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,891 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 69,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 41,267 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle considerably corroded including all suspension, all steering and all braking components.

Fail 2 May 2023 41,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle considerably corroded including all suspension, all steering and all braking components.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,880 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 39,166 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 39,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,103 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe bushes showing wear

Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe bushes showing wear

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,094 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 38,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe bushes showing wear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,476 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front suspension arm bushes showing wear

rear subframe bushes showing wear

slight play offside rear wheel

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,027 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 31,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,663 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on outer edges

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut (not to canvas)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut (not to canvas)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut (not to canvas)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,423 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 47,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edges and cracking up.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,051 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,325 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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AO06 JOE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO06 JOE, 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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AO06 JOE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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