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LR59 FKA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,264 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes worn on rear axle

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All rear suspension arm bushes worn on rear axle

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper ball joint dust covers on this side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to underside

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 55,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,949 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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LR59 FKA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 LR59 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

LR59 FKA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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