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HG59 EEZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 EEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 87,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 79,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,213 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,441 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,363 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 61,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,409 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounts

Some corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,405 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear exhaust mounts

General corrosion to all suspension components

Rear brake pads wearing close to limits

Uneven wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs worn close to service limits

Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,301 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,563 miles

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

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 EEZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG59 EEZ, 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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HG59 EEZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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