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FP09 WLU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,565 mi
Last recorded22,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 22,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 22,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 21,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 21,713 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 21,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 21,618 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 21,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 21,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 21,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 20,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in between tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre perished in between tread pattern

Pass 20 May 2015 19,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 18,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,159 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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FP09 WLU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 FP09 WLU, 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 FP09 WLU registered?

FP09 WLU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FP09 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 WLU 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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