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FV09 FHK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 FHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,066 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,216 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,229 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 8 May 2015 26,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 26,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 22,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers lightly smearing

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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FV09 FHK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV09 FHK, 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 FV09 FHK registered?

FV09 FHK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FV09 FHK safe to buy?

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