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EY09 NFM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,300 mi
Last recorded111,300 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 111,300 miles

exhaust corroded

rear cradle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,614 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 91,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,291 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 77,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,805 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear lower & offside rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,434 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 23,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,705 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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EY09 NFM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY09 NFM, 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 EY09 NFM registered?

EY09 NFM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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