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DN09 CJZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 CJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,542 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 76,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,640 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak at rear diff

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,900 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,738 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,524 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 59,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 27,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,200 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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DN09 CJZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN09 CJZ, 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 DN09 CJZ registered?

DN09 CJZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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