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DP09 ARY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP09 ARY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 27,844 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 27,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,213 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 25,058 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,338 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 20,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 14,429 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 10,270 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,848 miles

Front front break pads 75 % worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 9,364 miles

Front bonnet slightly damaged, not likely to cause injury to other road users or pedestrians

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 7,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 7,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 6,587 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 5,973 miles

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 29 Mar 2012 5,973 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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DP09 ARY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP09 ARY, 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 DP09 ARY registered?

DP09 ARY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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