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JIB 886

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 886
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 81,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 May 2025 80,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 79,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,095 miles

rear diff seal leaking

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear diff seal leaking

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2022 64,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,714 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,975 miles

chips in windscreen

wipers slight smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,361 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 30,361 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,807 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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JIB 886 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JIB 886, 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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JIB 886 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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