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AU59 ZZX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,965 mi
Last recorded56,965 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,965 miles

Vehicle under-seal

Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under-seal

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 49,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,781 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Outer Both Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 33,855 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S/R Upper Control Arm Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S/R Upper Contol Arm Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R Lower Control/Track Arm Dust Cover Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R Lower Control/Track Arm Dust Cover Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre All Round Have Slight Cracking Present In Outer Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,566 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Track Adjustment Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 29,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,872 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,722 miles

All 4 brake discs slight corrosion inner face

All 4 tyre valves slight cracks

All 4 tyres cracks all over

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 19,722 miles

All 4 brake discs slight corrosion inner face

All 4 tyre valves slight cracks

All 4 tyres cracks all over

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,657 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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AU59 ZZX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU59 ZZX, 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 AU59 ZZX registered?

AU59 ZZX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ZZX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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