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EY59 UTK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 UTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 140,458 miles

under body corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 140,459 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 134,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 124,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 113,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 103,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 28 Sep 2019 93,944 miles

205/45/R17/88Y. OF 2 OR 7 NR 7 NF 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 93,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

205/45/R17/88Y. OF 2 OR 7 NR 7 NF 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 68,396 miles

under body trays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 68,102 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

under body trays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,290 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 37,994 miles

BOTH N/S Tyres worn to 3mm.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,304 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,875 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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EY59 UTK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY59 UTK, 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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EY59 UTK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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