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J100 TFY

2009 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 TFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,431 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 66,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 65,983 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,131 miles

Front both shocks damping effort reduced

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,131 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front both shocks damping effort reduced

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,774 miles

both front coil springs close to being coil bound

both rear tyres cracked close to limit

cracking on offside front tyre

damage and cracking on nearside front tyre

nearside front shock absorber weeping close to limit

offside front brake disc pitted

pitting on nearside front brake disc

pitting on nearside rear brake disc

Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front coil springs close to being coil bound

both rear tyres cracked close to limit

cracking on offside front tyre

damage and cracking on nearside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber weeping close to limit

offside front brake disc pitted

pitting on nearside front brake disc

pitting on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 24 Jan 2009 102,046 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirement.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Jan 2009 102,046 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J100 TFY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J100 TFY, 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 J100 TFY registered?

J100 TFY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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