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MK09 TPV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 70,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 65,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 62,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,647 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear down low

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,566 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,031 miles

Rear exhaust backbox seems to be twisted on hangers

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,031 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox seems to be twisted on hangers

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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MK09 TPV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK09 TPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK09 TPV registered?

MK09 TPV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MK09 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 TPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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