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LC59 DLC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,548 mi
Last recorded109,548 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 DLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 103,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 99,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,314 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,314 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 89,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,459 miles

all tyres sligtly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,510 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,839 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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LC59 DLC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC59 DLC, 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 LC59 DLC registered?

LC59 DLC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is LC59 DLC safe to buy?

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