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LT09 HFL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 HFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,228 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 39,227 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,010 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,910 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

removed clock from centre dashboard display, was blocking main beam light

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,430 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 13,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,980 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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LT09 HFL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT09 HFL, 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 LT09 HFL registered?

LT09 HFL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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