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LR09 SOE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 SOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,516 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 83,515 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,489 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,985 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,200 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

wear in n/s/rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,420 miles

engine tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,370 miles

engine cover and under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,547 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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LR09 SOE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 LR09 SOE, 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 LR09 SOE registered?

LR09 SOE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is LR09 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 SOE 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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