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FV09 NMU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at the rear of the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,882 miles

Differential housing corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,882 miles

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

Differential housing corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,380 miles

Both front shock absorber damper rod covers split

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 2 Dec 2021 79,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked on the outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,860 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from the centre of the inner windscreen. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes scored & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to the inner tyre sidewall down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from the centre of the inner windscreen. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front tyres tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on the outer tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes scored & pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,616 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,135 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,535 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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FV09 NMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV09 NMU, 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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FV09 NMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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