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AV09 AFA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,642 mi
Last recorded91,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,537 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 83,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,119 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,315 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 64,307 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,919 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,543 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 55,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,741 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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AV09 AFA 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 80%.

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 AV09 AFA, 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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AV09 AFA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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