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EK59 VRM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 110,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower deformed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air con compressor securing bolt loose

Pass 12 Jul 2025 108,746 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front undertray loose, not likely to come off

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front Anti roll bar link covers deformed

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 108,746 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front undertray loose, not likely to come off

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front Anti roll bar link covers deformed

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,336 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,141 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,841 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 79,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs worn pads getting low

n/s front wheel rim buckled

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,344 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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EK59 VRM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VRM, 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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EK59 VRM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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