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AP09 DBZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,804 mi
Last recorded26,804 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 26,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 22,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 22,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + corroded on inner surfaces! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 20,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,143 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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AP09 DBZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP09 DBZ, 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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What year was AP09 DBZ registered?

AP09 DBZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is AP09 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 DBZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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