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FP09 KYC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 KYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 64,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,532 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,210 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jun 2023 53,719 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear suspension arms. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,905 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded.

Under trays fitted some items not visible for test.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,571 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,862 miles

Front wipers split ends

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,848 miles

Nearside wiper blade small split at the ends still clearing

Offside Rear wiper blade small split at ends still clearing the screen

Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,843 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriorating

Nearside wiper blade small split at the ends still clearing

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating

Offside Rear wiper blade small split at ends still clearing the screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,161 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres outer sidewall slightly damaged and showing some signs of wear but legal at time of test

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades just starting to split at ends but still clearing screen

n/s rear tyre inside of tread area starting to crack

o/s rear tyre tread area worn close to legal limit eg 2mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change now or soon

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,423 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged legal at time of test

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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FP09 KYC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FP09 KYC, 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 FP09 KYC registered?

FP09 KYC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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