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FL09 GRK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 GRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 41,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 36,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 36,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 30,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,121 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 17,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,494 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades split but still effectively clearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,970 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 GRK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

FL09 GRK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is FL09 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 GRK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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