2009 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MX54 JEL
2009 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 33,515 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX54 JEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 33,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX54 JEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda Mx-5 (MX54 JEL) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MX54 JEL Mileage History
- 21/10/202229,360 mi
- 24/10/202229,361 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/202329,791 mi+430 mi
- 28/05/202432,168 mi+2,377 mi
- 02/06/202533,515 mi+1,347 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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