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L30 MCC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,183 mi
Last recorded59,183 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 MCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,875 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf, nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,690 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 3 Apr 2018 34,690 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,543 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 30,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 22,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,471 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,502 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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L30 MCC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L30 MCC, 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 L30 MCC registered?

L30 MCC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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