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GU59 ZBE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ZBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 51,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 48,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 46,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 30,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 28,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,571 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 22,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,551 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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GU59 ZBE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GU59 ZBE registered?

GU59 ZBE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is GU59 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 ZBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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