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FE09 TXP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 TXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,399 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,401 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 112,194 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,423 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,037 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 TXP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

FE09 TXP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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