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FL59 XBM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 XBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 42,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,324 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,073 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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FL59 XBM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FL59 XBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 XBM registered?

FL59 XBM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FL59 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 XBM 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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