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FE09 XSC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,739 miles

(vehicles under body and suspension components has been wax oiled and a full examination is not possible without removal to see below)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (upper and lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 76,128 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (upper and lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,066 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,049 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,365 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Fail 18 Mar 2020 69,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,678 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 53,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,533 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,367 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,745 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,869 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edge to 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,113 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2012 17,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XSC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XSC, 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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FE09 XSC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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