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DR51 NNY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,943 mi
Last recorded68,943 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 NNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,943 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 66,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,683 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 61,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,376 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 59,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end but still clearing effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to side wall showing cords. Size 205/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end but still clearing effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,081 miles

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,023 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner has broken away slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,614 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,228 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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DR51 NNY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DR51 NNY, 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 DR51 NNY registered?

DR51 NNY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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