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FH09 BNL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 BNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,966 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,299 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,474 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 33,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,585 miles

Cuts to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Small cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,579 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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FH09 BNL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

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

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