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GU59 BYM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,430 mi
Last recorded47,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 BYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,430 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 47,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 46,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 45,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,272 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 42,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,078 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 40,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,255 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 23,255 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,305 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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GU59 BYM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU59 BYM, 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 GU59 BYM registered?

GU59 BYM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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