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LC09 NHN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,244 mi
Last recorded60,244 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 NHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 60,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,831 miles

Nearside head lamp aim weak beam pattern

Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,946 miles

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,325 miles

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

washer jets working but weak

Pass 15 May 2019 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2018 54,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front ( top & bottom ball joint 1 out of 4 missing Anti-roll bar attachment mounting rivet) Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 10 May 2013 18,204 miles

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

nearside front (missing 1 rivet out off 4) Anti-roll bar attachment ball joint cup mounting rivet missing

Fail 9 May 2013 18,204 miles

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

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

nearside front (missing 1 rivet out off 4) Anti-roll bar attachment ball joint cup mounting rivet missing

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 NHN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

LC09 NHN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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