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LG59 LTO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 LTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,680 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,680 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,255 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,039 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,203 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,724 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 52,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,874 miles

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

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

slight leak from oil filter.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,202 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,177 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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LG59 LTO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG59 LTO, 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 LG59 LTO registered?

LG59 LTO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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