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LM09 UPJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 UPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 69,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 68,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 59,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 51,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,048 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,239 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge no cord visible at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 28,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,052 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 18,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LM09 UPJ 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 LM09 UPJ, 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 LM09 UPJ registered?

LM09 UPJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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