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LB09 DGZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 DGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 117,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 103,268 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlight beam intensity slightly reduced/dim

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 75,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 75,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 30,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,966 miles

all tyres have kurbing damage

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,732 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 16,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,187 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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LB09 DGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LB09 DGZ, 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 LB09 DGZ registered?

LB09 DGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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