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LM59 LHH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,938 miles

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

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

Vehicle has light corrosion in various areas, underside.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 68,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,344 miles

Front Exhaust section, rust corrosion

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust section, rust corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,818 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,818 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,807 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing, 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,807 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing, 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both offside wheels lightly binding unloaded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,395 miles

Engine cover is fitted on bottom

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,395 miles

Engine cover is fitted on bottom

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 36,150 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,793 miles

Both rear tyres treads are perrishing,205/50/16

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,037 miles

Both rear tyres treads are perrishing,205/50/16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,094 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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LM59 LHH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LM59 LHH, 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 LM59 LHH registered?

LM59 LHH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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