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FL09 FEV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 FEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 72,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all. NSF edges wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,622 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 45,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,817 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,639 miles

Nearside Washer Jet Poor Offside Sprays Across

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven rear all tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,496 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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FL09 FEV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FL09 FEV, 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 FL09 FEV registered?

FL09 FEV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FL09 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 FEV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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