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LS59 GYA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 GYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,216 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated on shock absorber

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension coil spring incorrectly seated on shock absorber

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,252 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,521 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limits

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber is damp

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,456 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,562 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 56,562 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,036 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,943 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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LS59 GYA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS59 GYA, 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 LS59 GYA registered?

LS59 GYA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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