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L7 FBN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,804 mi
Last recorded54,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,837 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,457 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 41,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,628 miles

vehicle fitted with lowering suspension kit

Pass 30 Nov 2019 33,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,632 miles

sli8ght play o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Dec 2017 14,321 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 14,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility

Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,710 miles

ns wiper blade split

osr tyre slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 3,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing bald on inner edge & wearing low on outer edge, tyre tread also cracked

osf tyre wearing bald on inner edge. tyre tread also cracked.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,386 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces.

Nearside front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall.

Undertrays fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,306 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

slight cuts in near side front tyre outer sidewall

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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L7 FBN 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 94.4%.

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 L7 FBN, 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 L7 FBN registered?

L7 FBN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is L7 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 FBN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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