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LS09 ZZG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,131 mi
Last recorded111,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 ZZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 111,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 111,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 110,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,571 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle tested in wet condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 105,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 27 Oct 2020 100,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion underside

Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm blistered on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and corroded (3.5.1i)

advise tracking

engine management light on

surface corrosion underside

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,429 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE AT LEGAL MINIMUM - FURTHER WEAR WILL RENDER IT ILLEGAL

engine management lamp indicates a fault is present

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear TYRE AT LEGAL MINIMUM - FURTHER WEAR WILL RENDER IT ILLEGAL

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,488 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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LS09 ZZG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS09 ZZG, 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 LS09 ZZG registered?

LS09 ZZG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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