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FE09 RTZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,577 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 93,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,155 miles

Front coil springs rusty

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 85,155 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 69,106 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R Droplink Slight Knock Present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Disc Inner Faces Corroded, Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low Due To Disc Condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Getting Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,234 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,939 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,226 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,698 miles

rear number plate backing starting to come away

various chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE09 RTZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE09 RTZ, 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 FE09 RTZ registered?

FE09 RTZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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