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EJ59 ZNE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,877 mi
Last recorded57,877 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,877 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 57,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 45,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 43,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,951 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,092 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 32,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 11,535 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,012 miles

wipers blades starting to split

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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EJ59 ZNE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ59 ZNE, 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 EJ59 ZNE registered?

EJ59 ZNE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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