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CE59 ZYF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ZYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,603 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 49,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,762 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to metal on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,333 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 41,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 39,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,033 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2019 37,033 miles

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

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 35,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,823 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges tracking out

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,925 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 ZYF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYF, 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 CE59 ZYF registered?

CE59 ZYF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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