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AM59 MOU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 41,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded om inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,837 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 aged and wearing (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,407 miles

all tyres age related cracks

surface rust on most conponent surfaces

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,765 miles

Green fluid leaking from offside front underside.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,715 miles

All four tyres starting to perish and crack, no cords showing

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,532 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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AM59 MOU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM59 MOU, 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 AM59 MOU registered?

AM59 MOU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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