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ML54 JGS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,623 mi
Last recorded91,623 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 JGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,623 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,380 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened modified suspension fitted front and rear sitting slightly low (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 63,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 58,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 53,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,385 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2016 36,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,919 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,660 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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ML54 JGS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 ML54 JGS, 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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ML54 JGS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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