2009 Mazda MX-5 · 14,564 MOT tests
2009 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2009 Mazda MX-5s fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 MX-5 years (14,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 25.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 60,360
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,564
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.4%
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Brakes6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Tyres2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.33%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.3%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.52%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.44%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.06%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.83%)
Other years
Every Mazda MX-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2009 Mazda MX-5s fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 MX-5 years (14,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.44% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.33% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mazda MX-5 shows 60,360 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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