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DG54 MXS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 90,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 90,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,003 miles

repair to underside covered in thick underseal

underbonnet brake pipes unusual style of fittings

Fail 19 Nov 2022 87,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underfloor brace next to transmission tunnelk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underbonnet brake pipes unusual style of fittings

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2021 86,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear abs wire insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,905 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 83,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,692 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,195 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 58,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,281 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 44,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,356 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 37,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,049 miles

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,831 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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DG54 MXS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG54 MXS, 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 DG54 MXS registered?

DG54 MXS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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