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LC09 UXX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,874 mi
Last recorded76,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 UXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,874 miles

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,973 miles

front and rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,395 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,358 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,407 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

very slight diff oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,407 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

very slight diff oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,802 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,802 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,633 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,560 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

e.m light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,502 miles

Oil leak

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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LC09 UXX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC09 UXX, 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 LC09 UXX registered?

LC09 UXX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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