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EF59 FZG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 FZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,713 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 26 Nov 2024 94,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 57,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,005 miles

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 44,378 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 44,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,100 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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EF59 FZG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 EF59 FZG, 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 EF59 FZG registered?

EF59 FZG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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