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YL09 LCC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,996 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,415 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 91,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,963 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested o/s/f brake locked on wheel will not turn (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,399 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Offside rear rear track control arm bent(marked with yellow chalk).

Outer sill covers fitted,undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,399 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear rear track control arm bent(marked with yellow chalk).

Outer sill covers fitted,undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,983 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,680 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YL09 LCC 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 61.1%.

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 YL09 LCC, 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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YL09 LCC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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