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AV09 AFU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 51,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 51,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,733 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,088 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,098 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 37,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,301 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 AFU 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 AV09 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 AFU registered?

AV09 AFU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AV09 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 AFU 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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