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AE59 LZC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,433 mi
Last recorded107,433 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,433 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 107,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 103,457 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 103,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 95,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 78,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,698 miles

All four tyres perished in treads

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,587 miles

all four tyres perished in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,175 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,379 miles

offside front tyre valve perished

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,154 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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AE59 LZC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE59 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

AE59 LZC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is AE59 LZC safe to buy?

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