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LC09 NGE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 NGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 69,921 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,820 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,570 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,683 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 20,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 17,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,883 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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LC09 NGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC09 NGE, 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 LC09 NGE registered?

LC09 NGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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