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FG59 DGU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,362 mi
Last recorded100,362 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 DGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 100,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff onto exhaust Risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,413 miles

Rear Diff front seal damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 86,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff front seal damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,226 miles

under side rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,699 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Fail 23 Dec 2022 83,699 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 30,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise both front tyres cracking on tread

advise both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,179 miles

headlamp aim slightly too far to the right.

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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FG59 DGU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG59 DGU, 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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FG59 DGU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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