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FV09 WXY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,131 mi
Last recorded51,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 WXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 51,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,465 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective patterns slightly weakened (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,014 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F + O/S/F Headlight Len's Going Cloudy - Weak Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 38,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged chuncked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,775 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,464 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 17,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WXY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

FV09 WXY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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