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L151 SWU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

212,873 mi
Last recorded212,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 SWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 212,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 204,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 193,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 184,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 177,527 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 177,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,813 miles

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect chassis repair (underseal)

Fail 3 Dec 2020 172,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect chassis repair (underseal)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 161,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 150,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 145,711 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 136,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 125,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 125,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 124,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,524 miles

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Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,299 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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L151 SWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L151 SWU, 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 L151 SWU registered?

L151 SWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is L151 SWU safe to buy?

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