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FL05 JEM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,428 mi
Last recorded108,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 JEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 104,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,409 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 103,395 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,561 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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FL05 JEM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL05 JEM, 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 FL05 JEM registered?

FL05 JEM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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The MOT history for FL05 JEM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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