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CE59 PZY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,516 mi
Last recorded101,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 PZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside front headlamp aim beam output image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 101,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside front headlamp aim beam output image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% pads wearing unevenly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% pads wearing unevenly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 98,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 92,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamps deteriorated

Sidewall damage NSF tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and out put , very borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbing band damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded difficult to assess due to waxoyl treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms considerably corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and out put , very borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerbing band damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded difficult to assess due to waxoyl treatment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms considerably corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fluctuation being caused by hidden corrosion on disc inner (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces - very difficult to see (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arms and components and subframe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arms and components and subframe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,233 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arms and components and subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,042 miles

2 small cuts not to cords on offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 small cuts not to cords on offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,434 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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CE59 PZY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE59 PZY, 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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CE59 PZY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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