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LC09 YAU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,557 mi
Last recorded110,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 YAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 110,556 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 88W Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 88W Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,264 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,726 miles

o/s/f tyre/aged/rubber fatigue/STRONG RECOMMEND MONITOR INNER SIDEWALL..

Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both offside tyres are aged rear sidewall outer is damaged/fronr inner wall appears damaged/fatigue/strong advise

front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,598 miles

all 4 roadwheels slight distortion inner bead

both rear shockabsorbers damp to springbase

rear pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,396 miles

all tyres are worn at inside edges

both nearside roadwheel's have slight distortion at inner beadrim

front pads are low

n/s/f tyre wall outer is damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,093 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 YAU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LC09 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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