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EO59 ZYJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,264 mi
Last recorded136,264 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 ZYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 136,264 miles

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

slight oil leak from prop shaft pinion seal

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,444 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low cracked and has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s rear disc has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2022 102,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s rear disc has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 100,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx just below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx just below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,275 miles

Cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,620 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side front road wheel rim damaged.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 23,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EO59 ZYJ, 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 EO59 ZYJ registered?

EO59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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