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LO59 NGJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 NGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,440 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 76,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,947 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 56,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,531 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,536 miles

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

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

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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LO59 NGJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LO59 NGJ, 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 LO59 NGJ registered?

LO59 NGJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is LO59 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 NGJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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