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LR09 VJM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,473 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 76,439 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,449 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 73,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,255 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 62,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 58,131 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 56,327 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,362 miles

Front both tyres starting to perish on sidewall

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,165 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 VJM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR09 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

LR09 VJM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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