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FL09 NDY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 NDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 87,486 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,703 miles

All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated but no play

Catalytic converter heatshield corroded and slightly insecure on welds

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield to body slightly insecure and resting on cat. secured to body

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and signs of brakes over heating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 77,703 miles

All rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated but no play

Catalytic converter heatshield corroded and slightly insecure on welds

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield to body slightly insecure and resting on cat. secured to body

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and signs of brakes over heating (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 72,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 66,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,016 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 60,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 57,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,802 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre, starting to crack and perish across tread

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,411 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,318 miles

advice front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 May 2012 24,960 miles

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

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

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 NDY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY registered?

FL09 NDY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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