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DG09 EYO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 87,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 81,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 73,854 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 73,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,876 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 205-50-16

Fail 22 Jun 2022 70,876 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205-50-16

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TYRE SIZE 205-50-16

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,424 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot perished

Offside Front shockabsorber dust boot perished

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot perished

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

Offside Front shockabsorber dust boot perished

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

oil leak from rear differential

Nearside Front brake binding on

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 63,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 45,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 40,412 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 EYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 DG09 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

DG09 EYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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