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F7 SKR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,272 mi
Last recorded64,272 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 56,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 50,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 44,549 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres running off on inside but not to cords

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F7 SKR 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 86.7%.

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 F7 SKR, 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 F7 SKR registered?

F7 SKR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is F7 SKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 SKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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