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DG09 FAO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,406 miles

front and rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,215 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,719 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,836 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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DG09 FAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG09 FAO, 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 DG09 FAO registered?

DG09 FAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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