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LC09 YBR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 YBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,310 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear light unit slight damage

Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,150 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2025 83,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,474 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear position lamp unit slight cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,583 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damage

both front tyres slightly perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2023 81,583 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lamp unit slightly damage

both front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lamp unit damage

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,262 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front shocks dust cover split

offside rear lamp unit slightly damage

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,325 miles

Front Shock absorber protector bellows split,Both.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,954 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,132 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,891 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,083 miles

front wiper blades slightly spilt

rear diff 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 YBR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

LC09 YBR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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