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DE09 RXZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 118,122 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear suspension

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various on rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 111,540 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to rear suspension

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various on rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,975 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear subframe mounts

Corrosion to suspension arms

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear, rubber ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 103,921 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear subframe mounts

Corrosion to suspension arms

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear, rubber ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,642 miles

Corrosion front subframe

Corrosion rear subframe

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various BJ Boots perished . Front and rear suspension. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,642 miles

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

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

Corrosion front subframe

Corrosion rear subframe

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various BJ Boots perished . Front and rear suspension. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,120 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to some coil springs

Corrosion to suspension arms

Fail 8 Aug 2022 86,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to some coil springs

Corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,996 miles

Corrosion to both subframes

Corrosion to floor around subframe mounts

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,970 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Beginning to break up with corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both subframes

Corrosion to floor around subframe mounts

Front floor brace heavily corroded .

Nearside Rear Subframe chassis straightener heavily corroded

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,306 miles

Heavy corrosion to gear box cross member

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to gear box cross member

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,778 miles

Offside Front Headlight on upper limits

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,436 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edge & split

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

Offside rear tyre split

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,660 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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DE09 RXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE09 RXZ, 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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DE09 RXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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