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EX59 ZBE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 ZBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,074 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,469 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,092 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,075 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,887 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished + split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished + split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished + split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 46,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished + split

Nearside Front Wiper split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished + split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished + split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,082 miles

Nearside Front heavily perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,187 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,912 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 30,392 miles

Advise: nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

Advise: nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,but no cords exposed

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,392 miles

Advise: nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

Advise: nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,but no cords exposed

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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EX59 ZBE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 EX59 ZBE, 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 EX59 ZBE registered?

EX59 ZBE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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