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LR59 UHV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,703 mi
Last recorded52,703 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,475 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 41,941 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,498 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly pitted.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,047 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Bumper damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,453 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,004 miles

Nail in the middle of O/S/R tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,004 miles

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

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

Nail in the middle of O/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,142 miles

Both rear tyres are on 2mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UHV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 LR59 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

LR59 UHV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 UHV 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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