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EY09 LJX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,271 mi
Last recorded27,271 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 LJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 27,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 27,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,625 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 25,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,911 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 24,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,256 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge and front pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 17,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2013 14,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,250 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 LJX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY09 LJX, 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 EY09 LJX registered?

EY09 LJX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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