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FL09 FOF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 FOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,138 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,035 miles

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

various suspension units suffering from light corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

various suspension units suffering from light corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,362 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 91,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre, scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre, scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure

Offside Front Tyre, scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre, scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure

Fail 23 Jun 2015 42,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s+n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake discs inner face worn/rippled

rear brake pads low

slight play in o/s+n/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,633 miles

rear brake pads low

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s+n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake discs inner face worn/rippled

slight play in o/s+n/s/r anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,943 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 FOF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL09 FOF, 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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FL09 FOF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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