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LC59 VRX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 VRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,326 miles

both headlamp beam patterns becoming foggy

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,490 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 46,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,954 miles

Front Both shock absorber gaiters incomplete

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,934 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 7,598 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 VRX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

LC59 VRX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LC59 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 VRX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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