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D9 PHN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 PHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,717 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 80,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,542 miles

seat belt reeling weak.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 57,542 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

seat belt reeling weak.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 51,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,385 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,959 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 29,959 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 24,360 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 24,359 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,449 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 20,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,152 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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D9 PHN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D9 PHN, 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 D9 PHN registered?

D9 PHN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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