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FA57 FTD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,980 mi
Last recorded44,980 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 FTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 44,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 43,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,859 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 43,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,458 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,840 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 16,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 2,286 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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FA57 FTD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA57 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA57 FTD registered?

FA57 FTD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is FA57 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 FTD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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