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LB58 BUN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,566 mi
Last recorded59,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 BUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,814 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,444 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,424 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 44,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 40,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,983 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,568 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,208 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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LB58 BUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB58 BUN, 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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LB58 BUN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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