MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear tyres down to 3mm
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres down to 3mm
both front tyres worn on inner edges
sill kit fitted
under body crodded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
sill kit fitted
under body crodded
Offside Rear shock damp
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
chip in screen
front tyres worn edges
Offside Front dip dim pattern weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front screen has large crack to top centre of screen
NOTE: Rear diff leaking oil onto exhaust
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Both front tyres worn on edges and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn 4mm
front pads worn low
rear pads worn low discs rusted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV09 XTE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?
FV09 XTE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.
Is FV09 XTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV09 XTE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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