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LJ59 JPV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,195 mi
Last recorded51,195 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 49,973 miles

All suspension components front and back corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 48,974 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,301 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 46,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,038 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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LJ59 JPV 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 LJ59 JPV, 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 LJ59 JPV registered?

LJ59 JPV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is LJ59 JPV safe to buy?

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