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AV59 JKU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 JKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,035 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2022 58,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,247 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,864 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,181 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,743 miles

small split in o/s/f wiper

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,113 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV59 JKU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 AV59 JKU, 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 AV59 JKU registered?

AV59 JKU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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