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BT09 FAJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,950 mi
Last recorded22,950 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 22,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract but operating correctly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,827 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing require changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 22,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,190 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

nearside front tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,814 miles

Offside wiper blade split

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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BT09 FAJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT09 FAJ, 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 BT09 FAJ registered?

BT09 FAJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is BT09 FAJ safe to buy?

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