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AO59 DVA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,067 miles

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

front and rear brake pads corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 51,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear brake pads corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 48,427 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,576 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 46,576 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,106 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,898 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 36,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split and worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads rusted in carriers

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO59 DVA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 AO59 DVA, 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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AO59 DVA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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