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DU59 XLZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,362 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing Multiple Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Wheel Arch Starting To Corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe/Suspension & Chassis Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing Multiple Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 66,436 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/R Droplink Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Sill/Floor Corroded Through In Two Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing Multiple Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,543 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R Droplink Boot Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing 3 Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper Most Forward Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 64,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing 2 Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Starting To Fade/Deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper Most Forward Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Getting Low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper Most Forward Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Getting Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very low approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms, rear rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (Upper most forward arms), bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 61,673 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 59,604 miles

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

Passenger wiper blade split

Rear diff corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,102 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear, light cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,510 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,437 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,344 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear discs corroding

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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DU59 XLZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU59 XLZ, 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 DU59 XLZ registered?

DU59 XLZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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