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FG59 DGZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 DGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,538 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 92,536 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 87,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 86,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,227 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 37,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened scored. (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,853 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting close to limit

Front tyres on limit plus cracking and perishing on walls and tread

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,853 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting close to limit

Front tyres on limit plus cracking and perishing on walls and tread

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,848 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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FG59 DGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 FG59 DGZ, 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 DGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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