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LR59 FJU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,859 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion in various area underneath

lower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,916 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various area underneath

lower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

Fail 17 Feb 2024 113,903 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in various area underneath

lower torsion bar dust cover perishing, rear both sides

Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,464 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,926 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 57,926 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,780 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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LR59 FJU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LR59 FJU, 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 LR59 FJU registered?

LR59 FJU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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