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DU59 VDR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,840 mi
Last recorded100,840 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 100,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 95,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components are corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,949 miles

Vehicle has visible corrosion on suspension components and throughout underside of vehicle. None significant

Pass 27 Jul 2022 94,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R16 87V - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,743 miles

both headlamp aims on top line

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,734 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

can not see rear inner pads to fully inspect

n/s front tyre wearing and worn on inner edge [stepped up tread area]

n/s rear tyre 2.7mm

o/s rear tyre 2.9mm

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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DU59 VDR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU59 VDR, 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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DU59 VDR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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