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LM09 WWP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,790 mi
Last recorded97,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,790 miles

All brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 93,310 miles

light corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,617 miles

Rear pads getting low

all brakes slightly binding. all front and rear suspension and brake components rusting. underneath rusting

Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear pads getting low

all brakes slightly binding. all front and rear suspension and brake components rusting. underneath rusting

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Has Tape Wrapped Around A Section, Unable To Fully Inspect

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Has Tape Wraped Around A Section, Unable To Fully Inspect

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,079 miles

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 77,079 miles

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,892 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WWP 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 87.5%.

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 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

LM09 WWP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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