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YX59 GXZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,312 mi
Last recorded62,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 62,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,922 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,123 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,122 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Sep 2019 51,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,584 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 41,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,152 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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YX59 GXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX59 GXZ, 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 YX59 GXZ registered?

YX59 GXZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2009.

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