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LT09 HGN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 HGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 91,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 87,643 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 81,923 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 May 2021 75,954 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2020 65,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,596 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 51,871 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,598 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 HGN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LT09 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

LT09 HGN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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