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Mazda Mx-5 LM09UPL — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB LM09UPL

2009 Mazda Mx-5

Generated from DVSA record, 6 Oct 2026
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DVSA record · 6 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet
Year
2009
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Engine
1798cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
LM09UPL
Make
Mazda
Model
Mx-5
Year
2009
First registered
20 Jun 2009
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1798cc
Colour
Black
CO2
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Euro status
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Marked for export
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Wheel plan
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Type approval
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V5C issued
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Vehicle age
17 yr 3 mo
Registration area
London

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
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MOT status
Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
29 Dec 2026
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Outstanding recall
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First used date
20 Jun 2009
Manufacture date
20 Jun 2009

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

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Brakes

Advisory, 30 Dec 2025: Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 16 Dec 2025: Brake fluid close to minimum mark.

Advisory, 16 Dec 2025: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively.

Advisory, 16 Dec 2025: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin. Recorded at 3 tests.

3 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Suspension & steering

Major item, 16 Dec 2025: Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak. The car passed a test on 30 Dec 2025.

Advisory, 30 Dec 2025: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. Recorded at 5 tests.

Advisory, 30 Dec 2025: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. Recorded at 4 tests.

Advisory, 30 Dec 2025: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside inner sills. Recorded at 2 tests.

4 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Tyres

Advisory, 30 Dec 2025: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside 3mm. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 16 Dec 2025: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside 3mm. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 12 Dec 2024: Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility, Structure & corrosion, Engine – oil, Other

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Exhaust & emissions: last recorded 20 Mar 2019 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 20 Nov 2023 (minor item), outside the two-year window. Structure & corrosion: last recorded 17 Nov 2022 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Other: last recorded 20 Mar 2019 (advisory), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2009 Mx-5s

Against every Mazda Mx-5 first used in 2009 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (4,069 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2009 Mx-5What it means
Pass rate, first attempts12 of 15 (80%)71.4% in 2025Higher than the group figure
Fails, first attempts3 of 1524.2% of first testsHigher than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)14.4% of first tests1 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (30 Dec 2025)102,905 miles65,246 (middle half 47,650–85,831)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)5 of 1539.0% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Mazda Mx-5 first used in 2009, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

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  1. On this carBrakes. advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carTyres. advisory recorded in the last two years (2014, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  4. Nothing recentLamps & visibility. A top failure area for 2009 Mx-5s. Recorded on this car in 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, nothing in the last two years. Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.

This car vs what 2009 Mx-5s usually fail on

Coil spring: fractured or broken21.8%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Position lamp: not working8.2%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.8%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.6%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Bars: share of 2009 Mx-5 first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

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5 MOT history

Tests passed14 of 17
Tests failed3
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year6,206 mi
Pass rate82%
First mileage18,969 mi (as at 21 Jun 2012)
Last mileage102,905 mi (as at 30 Dec 2025)
Years on record13.5 yr
Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Pass 30 Dec 2025 102,905 mi Expiry 29 Dec 2026
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,897 mi
  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Major — failed
  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,262 mi Expiry 11 Dec 2025
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,723 mi Expiry 19 Nov 2024
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,624 mi Expiry 16 Nov 2023
  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Advisory
  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) Minor
  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,624 mi
  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Advisory
  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) Minor
  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,641 mi Expiry 28 Sep 2022
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,641 mi
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,116 mi Expiry 23 Sep 2021
  • All brake discs front & rear covered in light surface corrosion Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • various areas of light under body corrosion Advisory
Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,237 mi Expiry 29 Mar 2020
  • exhaust corroded Advisory
  • rear suspension corroded Advisory
  • undertray fitted Advisory
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,125 mi Expiry 29 Mar 2019
  • Both front wiper blades deteriorated Advisory
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2) Advisory
Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,227 mi Expiry 29 Mar 2018
  • N/s/r tyre on the legal limit Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,385 mi Expiry 29 Mar 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,772 mi Expiry 20 Jun 2016
  • Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Tester note
Pass 27 May 2014 39,063 mi Expiry 20 Jun 2015
  • Both front tyres cracking Tester note
Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,841 mi Expiry 20 Jun 2014

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,969 mi Expiry 20 Jun 2013

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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