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MK59 ZPJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,061 mi
Last recorded112,061 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ZPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 112,061 miles

Front brake hoses slightly grazed

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 106,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Aftermarket flexible brake hoses are fouling against anti roll bar linkages both sides when in ordinary running position .

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,801 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 105,800 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 19 Dec 2022 98,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,464 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,464 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,960 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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MK59 ZPJ 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 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 MK59 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

MK59 ZPJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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