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LP09 AWU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,232 mi
Last recorded51,232 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 51,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 46,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 41,277 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 41,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 36,077 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 30,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 25,097 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 18,847 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 18,847 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 15,025 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ( AGEING)

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,958 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,411 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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LP09 AWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LP09 AWU, 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 LP09 AWU registered?

LP09 AWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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