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DG09 EYP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 129,444 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2024 120,952 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,174 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,174 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2022 107,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,878 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,101 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,893 miles

front brake discs warped and pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,376 miles

All brake pads wearing and discs corroding

Rear tyres low and going bald on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

All brake pads wearing and discs corroding

Rear tyres low and going bald on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,687 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 EYP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 DG09 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

DG09 EYP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is DG09 EYP safe to buy?

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