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FL09 LYO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,239 mi
Last recorded43,239 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,239 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,529 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 42,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 29,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 8,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 8,532 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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FL09 LYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FL09 LYO, 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 FL09 LYO registered?

FL09 LYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FL09 LYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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