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FE09 XRX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 XRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,004 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2024 94,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,787 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially missing blade end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 86,787 miles

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

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

All tyres are deteriorated with varying depths of cracks, currently no cord exposed, all are date stamped 2015

N/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread surface, currently no exposed cord

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially missing blade end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,825 miles

Both o/s tyres are deteriorated with slight cracking

Windscreen wiper blade defective Missing end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,053 miles

Light corrosion in places under vehicle

Light corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,124 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,981 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,981 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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FE09 XRX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

FE09 XRX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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