CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK59 FDU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,882 mi
Last recorded65,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 FDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 59,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,014 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,619 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split on end

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misted; becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 52,619 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper rubber split on end

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misted; becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))

suspect front/rear brake pads wearing low; n/s/r disc shows corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,901 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper rubber split on end

Rear both tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,901 miles

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper rubber split on end

Rear both tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2017 43,190 miles

Front both tyres show uneven wear on edges; becoming low on tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre shows uneven wear on outer edge

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Rear brake discs show corrosion on inner faces;suspect brake pads may be worn low

under trays and outer sill covers fitted; obscuring certain components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,251 miles

front tyres down to 3mm on edges

n/s front antiroll bar link rod ball joint has lost 3 of its rivits

o/s front antiroll bar link rod has lost 1 of its rivits

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,977 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm inner edges

small knock rear antiroll bar link rods

Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 14,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK59 FDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK59 FDU, 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

How do I check the history of EK59 FDU?

You can check the full history of EK59 FDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK59 FDU registered?

EK59 FDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is EK59 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 FDU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK59 FDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK59 FDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.