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LL09 VVO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,801 mi
Last recorded75,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 75,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,431 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 74,431 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,977 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 69,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3 mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,381 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread on 2 mm also 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres splitting also 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread below 3 mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,249 miles

all 4 tyres splitting/cracking in between treads

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,683 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,472 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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LL09 VVO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LL09 VVO, 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 LL09 VVO registered?

LL09 VVO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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