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LN09 TGU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,791 mi
Last recorded68,791 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 TGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 68,791 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,402 miles

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs are worn

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,482 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight noise when rotated

slight surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,767 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,744 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,199 miles

slight bind from off side front brake

Fail 10 Feb 2016 31,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight bind from off side front brake

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,192 miles

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

Right hand front wheel slightly binding,not affecting brake performance.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edge(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 25,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edge(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,193 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,502 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 TGU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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