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LN09 NBX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 NBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,979 miles

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

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2026 82,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut in numerous places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,299 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 74,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,454 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,836 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre runflat damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,981 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 23,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 11,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 7,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,453 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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LN09 NBX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LN09 NBX, 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 LN09 NBX registered?

LN09 NBX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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