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LJ09 PPY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,327 mi
Last recorded31,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 PPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 30,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 30,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall-wearing on very edges of tread-nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing very inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low. Worn on edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 27,902 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2021 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 22,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LJ09 PPY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ09 PPY, 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 LJ09 PPY registered?

LJ09 PPY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 PPY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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