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HG59 BJZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 59,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension and brake items

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2025 56,989 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket off subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension and brake items

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,997 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms connected to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,613 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff and mount are damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 50,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished between tread/cuts/nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff and mount are damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in tread pattern - 205-50-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in tread pattern - 205-50-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in tread pattern - 205-50-16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,220 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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HG59 BJZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG59 BJZ, 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 HG59 BJZ registered?

HG59 BJZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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