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J4 RLD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,830 mi
Last recorded44,830 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,830 miles

general corrosion to under side

Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,544 miles

general corrosion to under side

Fail 31 Jul 2025 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to under side

Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,834 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 40,507 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,203 miles

All four tyres stepped

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,967 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 0mm on inside edge outside 75% measured tread, no cords exposed

nearside front tyre tread is 0mm, outside 75% measured tread. No cords are exposed

offside front tyre tread is 0mm, outside 75% measured tread. No cords are exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,284 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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J4 RLD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 J4 RLD, 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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J4 RLD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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