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FT59 CLU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT59 CLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 47,278 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 45,750 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 40,250 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front service brake slightly lagging in operation

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 31,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 23,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 18,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,573 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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FT59 CLU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FT59 CLU, 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 FT59 CLU registered?

FT59 CLU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is FT59 CLU safe to buy?

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