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CU09 NJX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 72,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 72,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,012 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,846 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,591 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,911 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen blades smear slightly

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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CU09 NJX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU09 NJX, 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 CU09 NJX registered?

CU09 NJX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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