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FE59 PZJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,036 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 70,035 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,422 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,002 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,774 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both o/s n/s rears (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,945 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 32,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,768 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 PZJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE59 PZJ, 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 FE59 PZJ registered?

FE59 PZJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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