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GU59 YYA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 69,214 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,734 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,797 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - both covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 50,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 45,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,099 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,435 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,183 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,739 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber damp

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,928 miles

front pads getting low/front disc inner face corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged/aged

rear discs corroded outside face

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,296 miles

both nearside tyres outer wall damage

front discs corroded at inner faces,rear discs corroded at outer faces....

o/s/r shockabsorber is damp to springbase

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2012 16,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades slightly poor wiping

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades slightly poor wiping

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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GU59 YYA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU59 YYA, 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 GU59 YYA registered?

GU59 YYA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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