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FIG 880

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,869 mi
Last recorded71,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 880
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,869 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 69,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,104 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 62,598 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 50,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,311 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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FIG 880 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FIG 880, 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 FIG 880 registered?

FIG 880 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is FIG 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 880 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 880 have outstanding finance?

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