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BT09 FAM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 60,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 57,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 FAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 BT09 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT09 FAM registered?

BT09 FAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BT09 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 FAM 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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