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LB58 OPS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 OPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,472 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frame and mounting points and rear arms surface rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,708 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrision (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,716 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 48,714 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 44,745 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,098 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,091 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2018 37,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,428 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,205 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,271 miles

front wipers split

Fail 20 Feb 2013 16,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OPS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPS, 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 LB58 OPS registered?

LB58 OPS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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