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MT09 DDV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 DDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 116,431 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 24 Apr 2025 113,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,727 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 109,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,756 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,718 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MT09 DDV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 MT09 DDV, 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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MT09 DDV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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