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LC09 YAH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,447 mi
Last recorded85,447 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 67,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 58,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 53,789 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,477 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin MAX 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 45,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 38,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,314 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,842 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 23,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,036 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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LC09 YAH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YAH, 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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LC09 YAH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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