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L674 WCL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,105 mi
Last recorded135,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 WCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,748 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2020 134,748 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,357 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,357 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,814 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 113,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,325 miles

All 4 tyres aged (6 yrs)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp dim

Small split in the offside front lower ball joint boot

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,059 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,315 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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L674 WCL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L674 WCL, 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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L674 WCL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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