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AO09 DVL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,021 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 101,955 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak broken backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,326 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,572 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides 14 psi in each tyre ....inflated to 32psi (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 77,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,119 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Fail 18 Mar 2019 70,922 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside headlamp aim corrected at initial test

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,949 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link locking pins broken away

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished and inner sidewall split all round

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,661 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,136 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,752 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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AO09 DVL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 DVL, 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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AO09 DVL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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