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DG09 ZPZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,974 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general and covered in deep under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,490 miles

Integral body structure covered with underseal

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 83,162 miles

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

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

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

integral body structure covered with underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 79,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,614 miles

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

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

Suspension components and prescribed mounting areas are going rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2021 71,613 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components and prescribed mounting areas are going rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,280 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,484 miles

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

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

Surface rust on suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 68,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,160 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,875 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 50,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,268 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,576 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 29,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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DG09 ZPZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DG09 ZPZ, 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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DG09 ZPZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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