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ML02 FUN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,355 mi
Last recorded45,355 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 40,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 26,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 18,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 18,506 miles

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

rear diff sill leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2020 18,020 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 16,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 16,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,250 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres very badly cracked/split around tread & tread blocks lifting(DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 15,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,171 miles

n/s rear shocker damp

Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,496 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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ML02 FUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ML02 FUN, 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 ML02 FUN registered?

ML02 FUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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The MOT history for ML02 FUN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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