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AV09 LUE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,608 mi
Last recorded39,608 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 39,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 35,936 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 35,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 32,774 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 32,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 31,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,863 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,381 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting too smear .

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,088 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,831 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 25,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,791 miles

slight perishing between tread on all tyres.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,400 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 LUE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 AV09 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

AV09 LUE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AV09 LUE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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