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J200 MLC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,641 mi
Last recorded31,641 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 MLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 30,533 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 28,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 28,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,767 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,715 miles

All tyres cracking / perishing in tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 10,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,406 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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J200 MLC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J200 MLC, 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 J200 MLC registered?

J200 MLC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is J200 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 MLC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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