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LB59 OOJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 OOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 65,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,261 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2019 61,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread perished

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread and cut on sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread and sidewall wall perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,325 miles

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

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,528 miles

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

engine cover and tray obscuring undreside of components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,324 miles

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

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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LB59 OOJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB59 OOJ, 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 LB59 OOJ registered?

LB59 OOJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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