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MT09 JXP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 JXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 75,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,126 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 70,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,741 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 58,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 58,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,662 miles

advise brake disc s very rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 55,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

advise brake disc s very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,810 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,965 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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MT09 JXP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JXP, 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 MT09 JXP registered?

MT09 JXP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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