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EF59 PKN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 PKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 49,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear various components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,488 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,052 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 42,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,901 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,899 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear differential leaking oil from the front main oil sill

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,461 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PKN 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 88.2%.

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 PKN, 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 EF59 PKN registered?

EF59 PKN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is EF59 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 PKN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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