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DC59 HMU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,238 miles

Corrosion To Underside Components Including Suspension And Body

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

Heat Shield Over Gearbox Loose

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,233 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Tyre Outer Sidewalls Cut & Kerb Rashed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,047 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 14,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,953 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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DC59 HMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DC59 HMU, 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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DC59 HMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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