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LB09 KVE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,391 mi
Last recorded28,391 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 KVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 28,391 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 28,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,101 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,787 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Inner brake pads low

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2017 23,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,310 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 KVE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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