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KX59 ZYJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,733 mi
Last recorded111,733 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 ZYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,733 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlights fadings

surface corrosion front,rearsubframes,suspension,shockers,springs,inner,outer sills,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts,rear chassis

Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlights fading

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rearsuspension,rear chassis,rear subframe mounts,rear shockers,inner,outer sills,inner rear sills

Fail 14 Aug 2025 102,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlights fading

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rearsuspension,rear chassis,rear subframe mounts,rear shockers,inner,outer sills,inner rear sills

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 76,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,234 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine cracks on outter side wall and between tread on offside front tyre

unable too examine outter sills fully as covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine cracks on outter side wall and between tread on offside front tyre

unable too examine outter sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 18,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but cant see any cords

sill covers fitted

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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KX59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KX59 ZYJ, 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 KX59 ZYJ registered?

KX59 ZYJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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