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LB09 NTD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 NTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 35,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both front aim high (did not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 28,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking On edge, Not repairable

Pass 11 Aug 2018 22,606 miles

Central Front Lower undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooved (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves and cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 22,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled washer bottle during test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooved (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through primary grooves and cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,605 miles

front wiper blades slightly spilt

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 NTD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NTD, 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 NTD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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