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AE59 DEL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 DEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,479 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,479 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,893 miles

general under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,668 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 71,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,105 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING (SPLIT) ON INNER WALLS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK RUBBER SHROUD SPLIT. (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,166 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,410 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% worn (3.5.1g)

small stone chips to windscreen zone B

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,118 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,196 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,235 miles

N/S/F tyre worn very low on inner edge (on raised tread)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge (on raised tread)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 23,235 miles

N/S/F tyre worn very low on inner edge (on raised tread)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge (on raised tread)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE59 DEL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE59 DEL, 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 AE59 DEL registered?

AE59 DEL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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