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ML59 AEM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 AEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 120,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,078 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front most subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and subframe components considerably corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 109,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front most subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and subframe components considerably corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,697 miles

Front Lower subframe corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r boots perished/starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,377 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Seat Belt Slow At Retracting

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

Offside Front O/S/F Seat Belt Slow At Retracting

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,377 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Seat Belt Slow At Retracting

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

Offside Front O/S/F Seat Belt Slow At Retracting

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,514 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 62,617 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,298 miles

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked across the top but not in the swept area

Fail 26 Nov 2016 53,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked across the top but not in the swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2015 42,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,317 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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ML59 AEM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 ML59 AEM, 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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ML59 AEM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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