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EX59 LLV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,511 mi
Last recorded87,511 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 LLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,511 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 83,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 83,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,935 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,278 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,908 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,415 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 LLV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LLV, 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 EX59 LLV registered?

EX59 LLV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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