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L285 XLT

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,869 mi
Last recorded150,869 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 XLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 150,869 miles

ALL DISCS VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS VERY RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Fail 18 Feb 2016 150,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

ALL DISCS VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS VERY RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Pass 23 May 2014 131,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 131,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 112,073 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 112,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,638 miles

o/s track rod dust cover poor

front pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2012 110,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s track rod dust cover poor

front pads low

Pass 26 May 2011 106,638 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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L285 XLT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L285 XLT, 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 L285 XLT registered?

L285 XLT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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