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FV09 XTE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,236 mi
Last recorded124,236 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 122,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,654 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 122,652 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,311 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 122,308 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,442 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2020 117,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,977 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

sill kit fitted

under body crodded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,755 miles

Offside Rear shock damp

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

chip in screen

front tyres worn edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,341 miles

Offside Front dip dim pattern weak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,163 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,211 miles

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.

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 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.

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