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B10 RSG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,323 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,636 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,474 miles

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

both front tyres are cracking with age

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,168 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 43,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 36,578 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 30,960 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 May 2014 24,405 miles

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

both front Tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,932 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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B10 RSG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B10 RSG, 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 B10 RSG registered?

B10 RSG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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The MOT history for B10 RSG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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