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EX09 VXW

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,151 miles

Both headlight lens misty

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 63,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 61,568 miles

Both headlight lens misty

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 59,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 57,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 54,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,142 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 53,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre beginning to split on inner wall

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,541 miles

NSR tyre has damage to outer wall

OSF tyre cracking to inner wall

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,961 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Broken (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bottom balljoint rubber gaiter split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre has a very small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,141 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover has a slight hole in it

Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,809 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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EX09 VXW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 EX09 VXW, 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 EX09 VXW registered?

EX09 VXW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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