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FH09 BKA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,153 mi
Last recorded136,153 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 BKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 136,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,630 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 90,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 74,013 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 73,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 53,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,211 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3-4mm, 205-50-r16.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,523 miles

n/s o/s front brake performance run out but not excessive at time of test suggest investigate

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 BKA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH09 BKA, 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 FH09 BKA registered?

FH09 BKA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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