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FJ09 FUN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear most arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 72,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,827 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,841 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,939 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,632 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 10,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,797 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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FJ09 FUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ09 FUN, 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 FJ09 FUN registered?

FJ09 FUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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