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AJ59 LPE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,955 mi
Last recorded62,955 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside seatbelt slow to retract but in working order

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

fuel cap door not opening correctly but assessable

Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,947 miles

corrosion visible to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,671 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,669 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,432 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract but operates correctly

fuel cap door not operating correctly

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,549 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,549 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 50,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,740 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres has cracks in the treads

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,101 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking between tyre tred O/S/F Tyre cracking between tyre tread N/S/R Tyre cracking between tyre tread O/S/R Tyre cracking between tyre tread

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round badly cracking inbetween tread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 42,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round badly cracking inbetween tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,782 miles

all four tyres cracking between tread no cords showing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,966 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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AJ59 LPE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ59 LPE, 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 AJ59 LPE registered?

AJ59 LPE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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