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LR59 UJB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 96,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tred / lack of use (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,186 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check tyre and bearing due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn over heated red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area appears close on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch worn just going into gear

front sub fame signs of being filled with expanding foam

under side braces and brackets corroded / rear arm corroded and suspension very close on limit ADVISE further inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

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 UJB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

LR59 UJB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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