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CJ59 MAZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,895 mi
Last recorded22,895 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ59 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 22,895 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 22,895 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 19,651 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 19,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 18,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 17,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 16,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 16,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 16,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 14,641 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 14,447 miles

All tyres showing deteriorated and cracking on sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 13,964 miles

All four tyres deteriorating on outer walls

nearside and offside front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front road wheel rim light damage to outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,798 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,793 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,200 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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CJ59 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CJ59 MAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ59 MAZ registered?

CJ59 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is CJ59 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ59 MAZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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