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FH09 BGE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 BGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 98,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,740 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2025 96,738 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension component's both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,763 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded - ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 86,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens broken - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded - ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,150 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,192 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,034 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,152 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 14,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FH09 BGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FH09 BGE, 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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FH09 BGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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