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FG09 UEF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 UEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,327 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 50,327 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Recommend brake fluid change

Fail 18 Feb 2022 46,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Recommend brake fluid change

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,344 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,206 miles

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

all brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Jan 2017 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,279 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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FG09 UEF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 FG09 UEF, 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 FG09 UEF registered?

FG09 UEF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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