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JA54 NNS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,936 mi
Last recorded37,936 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 NNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 37,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 34,472 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 32,209 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 32,206 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator offside rear brakes worn to audible indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,666 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 29,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,673 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/ cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 23,673 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking between treads & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/ cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,191 miles

all tyre perished/cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2020 20,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,531 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has light cracking on outside wall

Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 14,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 12,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,811 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 10,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,227 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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JA54 NNS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JA54 NNS, 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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JA54 NNS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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