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AF02 FAZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 FAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,636 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,947 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,027 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,016 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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AF02 FAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AF02 FAZ, 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 AF02 FAZ registered?

AF02 FAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is AF02 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 FAZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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