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EY09 LHZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 LHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 46,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 46,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot and slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin has got hot and starting to crumble (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,351 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 36,657 miles

all four anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,305 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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EY09 LHZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 EY09 LHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY09 LHZ registered?

EY09 LHZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is EY09 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 LHZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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