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MT09 JXV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 JXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,421 miles

Nearside Front top arm ball joint omitting grease also track rod ball joint but ingress of dirt is still prevented

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

Offside Front top arm ball joint omitting grease also track rod ball joint but ingress of dirt prevented

diff is leaking oil

knocking coming from rear of vehicle but not bushes or drop links

rear end of car has alot of surface corrosion axle ,arms,drop links and diff

Fail 30 Sep 2025 68,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut is in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top arm ball joint omitting grease also track rod ball joint but ingress of dirt is still prevented

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

Offside Front top arm ball joint omitting grease also track rod ball joint but ingress of dirt prevented

diff is leaking oil

rear end of car has alot of surface corrosion axle ,arms,drop links and diff

Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,158 miles

Offside Front a knocking coming from osf needs more investigation to determine the issue with the knock

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,505 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,019 miles

REAR END COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION

Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,786 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Applies to all rear suspension rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 44,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Applies to all rear suspension rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,429 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,116 miles

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

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

osf and nsf bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

Fail 9 Jul 2018 40,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

osf and nsf bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,119 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 JXV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JXV, 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 JXV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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