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LP09 FBG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 FBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 81,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,543 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 29,985 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,811 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LP09 FBG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LP09 FBG, 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 LP09 FBG registered?

LP09 FBG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is LP09 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP09 FBG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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