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J40 JTE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,618 mi
Last recorded38,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 37,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 37,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 34,752 miles

Rear minor corrosion around brake disc faces .

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,137 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,222 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,217 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BROKEN OFF (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle PARK BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,090 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,342 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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J40 JTE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 J40 JTE, 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 J40 JTE registered?

J40 JTE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is J40 JTE safe to buy?

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