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J10 PHE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,848 mi
Last recorded74,848 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 PHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,848 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Underside corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 73,959 miles

Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,883 miles

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

corrosion to the underside

o/s/r inner sill/floor corroded and weak

Fail 18 Apr 2023 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to the underside

o/s/r inner sill/floor corroded and weak

Pass 10 May 2022 70,672 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,353 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 67,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,655 miles

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

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

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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J10 PHE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 J10 PHE, 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 J10 PHE registered?

J10 PHE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is J10 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 PHE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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