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LC59 LUE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,323 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 79,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,008 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view left edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,067 miles

Nearside Front screen has fracture not in swept area left edge

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,878 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 59,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Dec 2017 59,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,454 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,922 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,993 miles

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer wall not quite deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,572 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 LUE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 LC59 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

LC59 LUE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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