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JS03 TAN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS03 TAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 65,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,032 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,338 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,338 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,612 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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JS03 TAN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JS03 TAN, 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 JS03 TAN registered?

JS03 TAN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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