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MT58 AAY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,920 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,087 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam patterns could be improved. (frosted lenses)

Nearside sun visor faulty

Offside Front unknown noise from brake area.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,077 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt /nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,048 miles

bind from o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Feb 2018 60,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bind from o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,745 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low (approx 2-3mm)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 49,720 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres on 2mm, also various cuts in treads

n/s/f tyre on 2mm (inner edge)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low (approx 2-3mm)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,154 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,154 miles

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

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,156 miles

Nearside 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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MT58 AAY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT58 AAY, 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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MT58 AAY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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