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FV09 NMX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,337 mi
Last recorded102,337 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 NMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,337 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,730 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 81,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road In zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,937 miles

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,937 miles

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,131 miles

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 7 Oct 2017 70,437 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear tyres approx 2mm

Fail 7 Oct 2017 70,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear tyres approx 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to split/tear on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 38,917 miles

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

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 NMX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NMX, 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 FV09 NMX registered?

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

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