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DG03 LJG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 38,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 38,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability OSF drop link upper ball joint loose resulting in excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,812 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 34,811 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,760 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

front brake pads worn slightly

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 19,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 15,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 9,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 7,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 5,705 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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DG03 LJG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG03 LJG, 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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DG03 LJG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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