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F9 SMD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,273 mi
Last recorded40,273 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SMD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,273 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 40,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 39,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,373 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 31,357 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,525 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 30,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 29,727 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,076 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind, advise further inspection to be carried out

all tyres perishing on tread and side walls, tyres dated 2009

Fail 27 Nov 2018 27,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front slight brake bind, advise further inspection to be carried out

all tyres perishing on tread and side walls, tyres dated 2009

Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,446 miles

Offside washer jet not working correctly

all 4 tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,170 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,782 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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F9 SMD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F9 SMD, 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 F9 SMD registered?

F9 SMD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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