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EX59 FRP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 76,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 73,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,945 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,578 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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EX59 FRP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 EX59 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX59 FRP registered?

EX59 FRP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EX59 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 FRP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX59 FRP have outstanding finance?

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