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CX59 VRY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,192 mi
Last recorded32,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,192 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 30,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside+nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,353 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Axle (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake back plate corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,942 miles

Subframes and crossmembers heavily corroded underneath advise treatment.

Pass 10 Sep 2022 28,648 miles

Suspension components corroded lightly on surface

Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,329 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking/ perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 27,302 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking/ perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,970 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 25,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,990 miles

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

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 22,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECK FOR ROUGHNESS, CANT SPIN WHEEL.

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS VERY SLIGHT BIND.

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

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 20,738 miles

general underbody suspension corrosion

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,473 miles

Near side and off side rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,672 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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CX59 VRY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX59 VRY, 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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CX59 VRY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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