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FE09 RUR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,917 mi
Last recorded46,917 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 46,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,047 miles

General underbody corroded

Rear Anti roll bar link boots perishing

Various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 41,047 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

General underbody corroded

Rear Anti roll bar link boots perishing

Various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,843 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,499 miles

Security of offside front anti rollbar droplink balljoint outer casing/housing

Fail 17 Feb 2018 36,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Security of offside front anti rollbar droplink balljoint outer casing/housing

Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 19,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,590 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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FE09 RUR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE09 RUR, 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 FE09 RUR registered?

FE09 RUR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FE09 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 RUR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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