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J7 FJC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,319 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 57,443 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,360 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 49,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,083 miles

on all 4 tyres the inner sidewall is splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,260 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 31,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 26,873 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,948 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 17,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,020 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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J7 FJC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J7 FJC, 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 J7 FJC registered?

J7 FJC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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