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DIL 292

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,867 mi
Last recorded128,867 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 292
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 128,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 127,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 127,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,258 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 120,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 119,888 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 119,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 119,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,507 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,507 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,884 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,166 miles

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

Severe oil leak from rear axle differential

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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DIL 292 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 DIL 292, 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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DIL 292 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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