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FN09 EXD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 EXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,192 miles

Front headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 76,050 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 75,973 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 69,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 69,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 68,895 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 68,894 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 31,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,666 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 30,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured lower ball joint detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,819 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 17,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 7,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,887 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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FN09 EXD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FN09 EXD, 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 FN09 EXD registered?

FN09 EXD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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