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JU09 TAN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU09 TAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,256 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))

oil temp gauge faulty / intermittent

Fail 29 Jun 2026 91,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

oil temp gauge faulty / intermittent

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 84,105 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all of the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 205/55/16 trazano (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,670 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lots of surface corrosion on axle frame

Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,289 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,984 miles

both headlamp outer covers deteriorated resulting in poor beam image

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,866 miles

Underbody surface components and body has heavy surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,985 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,074 miles

n/s/r slight play in tie bar

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

slight bind on off side rear

Pass 26 May 2015 26,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,296 miles

nsr + nsf + osf tyres has cracks in treads

Pass 28 May 2013 18,329 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,123 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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JU09 TAN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JU09 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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JU09 TAN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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