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DE09 XWP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 XWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 110,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,891 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 99,820 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,820 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,200 miles

corrosion to undersides of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion to undersides of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,919 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 92,917 miles

Brake performance not tested due to severe bind at nearside front. (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential - prop shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,124 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 88,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 88,517 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

all tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2017 88,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,694 miles

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

parking brake imbalance of 21 per cent advise full brake check

rear service brake imbalance of 24 per cent

Pass 20 May 2013 43,653 miles

Chip in 'A' zone of windscreen

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre on 2mm & perishing

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R tyre on 2mm & perishing

Fail 18 May 2013 43,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Chip in 'A' zone of windscreen

N/S/F tyre perishing

N/S/R tyre on 2mm & perishing

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R tyre on 2mm & perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 27,840 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 XWP 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 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 DE09 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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