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J699 UNC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 135,119 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 135,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 131,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,498 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 130,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,704 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage REAR BUMPER AND NSR LIGHT LENS CLUSTER (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION AND REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE TO REAR DUE TO DAMAGE (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear SHOWING WHITE TO REAR DUE TO DAMAGE (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light SHOWING WHITE TO REAR DUE TO DAMAGE (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red ALMOST WHITE (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 107,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 103,812 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,741 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside and nearside front tyres perishing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,248 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,247 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,773 miles

Front brake pads appear worn low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,718 miles

wear in discs and pads.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear in discs and pads.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,590 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J699 UNC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J699 UNC, 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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J699 UNC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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