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LN09 OXU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,938 mi
Last recorded66,938 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 OXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 66,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,243 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 57,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,006 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,915 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,438 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,703 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 42,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,082 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 33,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,886 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 OXU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 LN09 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

LN09 OXU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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