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FG09 WHS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 WHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner shoulder worn, cut but no cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,250 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,627 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,528 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 69,717 miles

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

various underside corroded.

Pass 4 May 2019 68,420 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 66,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 64,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,689 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WHS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

FG09 WHS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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