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FE09 RUV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,708 mi
Last recorded55,708 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 55,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 51,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 47,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 43,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 40,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper coil spring location rubber twisted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,731 miles

Corrosion in several places on underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 35,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 34,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,836 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 30,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,482 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 RUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUV, 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 FE09 RUV registered?

FE09 RUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FE09 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 RUV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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