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AV09 LSU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 67,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 65,857 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 63,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 61,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,110 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45- 17 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,474 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45- 17 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,957 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,216 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,204 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 23,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,616 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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AV09 LSU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 LSU, 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 AV09 LSU registered?

AV09 LSU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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