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LO58 BCU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,782 mi
Last recorded66,782 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO58 BCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight images faint, headlamp lenses weathered

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight images faint - lenses weathered

Pass 11 Feb 2023 61,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,076 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 59,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,894 miles

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

both beam patens poor

Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,021 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,896 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R tyre showing signs of perishing

O/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 18,456 miles

n/s/r tyre age related cracks and chunk missing

n/s/f tyre has age related cracks and slits

Fail 18 Jan 2014 18,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre age related cracks and chunk missing

n/s/f tyre has age related cracks and slits

Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 7,210 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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LO58 BCU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO58 BCU, 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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LO58 BCU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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