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DS04 MCK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,103 mi
Last recorded68,103 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 MCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 68,103 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush middle arm cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

Offside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

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

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush middle arm cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

Offside Rear Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most cracked and perished marked with yellow chalk

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

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,710 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 53,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,233 miles

Nearside Front brake is grabbing slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,065 miles

Rear Both rim corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rim corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,260 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,422 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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DS04 MCK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS04 MCK, 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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DS04 MCK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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