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LC59 VRY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,129 mi
Last recorded48,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 VRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,129 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 48,125 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 46,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Heavily worn on inner edge *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,724 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 34,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,022 miles

Surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,507 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 VRY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

LC59 VRY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LC59 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 VRY 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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