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FE59 GWK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 53,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 53,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 46,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 42,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,789 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f+n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear number plate letters fading

small cracks on sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,748 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2014 31,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,698 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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FE59 GWK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FE59 GWK, 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

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What year was FE59 GWK registered?

FE59 GWK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FE59 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 GWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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