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C10 ALM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,267 mi
Last recorded96,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 ALM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,267 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,267 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 83,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 82,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 71,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush separated partially (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 71,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost console bush separated partially (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,043 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s o/s (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,540 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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C10 ALM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C10 ALM, 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 C10 ALM registered?

C10 ALM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is C10 ALM safe to buy?

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