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DG09 EXZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,776 mi
Last recorded91,776 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,655 miles

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,103 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 86,094 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,038 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 71,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,888 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 16,535 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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DG09 EXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG09 EXZ, 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 DG09 EXZ registered?

DG09 EXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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