2009 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE (RA59 BAA) for sale in Leeds

2009 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE

70,000 miles Manual Petrol 3 owners Leeds

Vehicle details

Year 2009

Registration RA59 BAA

Fuel economy 40.4 mpg

Engine 1.8i

Body type Convertible

Transmission Manual

Fuel Petrol

Doors 2

Seats 2

Description

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE delivers the classic open-top driving experience: light, engaging steering and a peppy 1.8-litre engine make it a genuinely fun car to hustle through country lanes or nip about town. Its compact dimensions and manual gearbox give a connected, responsive feel that rewards enthusiastic driving while remaining easy to live with daily.

Practical for a sports car, this MX-5 is economical to run and simple to maintain, with low running costs and a straightforward layout. The well-presented cabin and tidy soft-top make it a charming, usable convertible that pairs weekend excitement with sensible everyday usability.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for RA59 BAA

Good MOT condition

Generally well maintained

Some wear, repairs or historical advisories detected.

Last result: Passed Expires: 03 Jun 2027 Tests: 16

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across brake wear, suspension wear

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

04 Jun 2026

Mileage 70,572 miles

Passed

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

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

05 Aug 2025

Mileage 68,339 miles

Passed

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

20 Jul 2024

Mileage 64,517 miles

Passed

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

07 Aug 2023

Mileage 62,741 miles

Passed

14 Jul 2022

Mileage 61,646 miles

Passed

12 Aug 2021

Mileage 59,578 miles

Passed

09 Aug 2021

Mileage 59,573 miles

Failed

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

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

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

10 Aug 2020

Mileage 56,623 miles

Passed

23 Jul 2019

Mileage 51,825 miles

Passed

18 Jul 2018

Mileage 46,050 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Quick summary

Best points

Strengths

Low mileage for its age.
Two keys available.
HPI check included.
Warranty included.

Things to consider

Before travelling

MOT history includes some advisories worth checking.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Priced above some similar vehicles.
Ownership history is higher than ideal.

2009 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE

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