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MK59 VFC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,416 mi
Last recorded68,416 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,690 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,346 miles

Both front tyres badly perished within tread

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,346 miles

Both front tyres badly perished within tread

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,425 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MK59 VFC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 MK59 VFC, 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 MK59 VFC registered?

MK59 VFC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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