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HJ59 SVF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 SVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components covered underseal

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Fail 18 Nov 2025 76,314 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components covered underseal

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

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

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,965 miles

Front suspension components covered in underseal

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

Rear suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,111 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,949 miles

o/s/f brake pad worn low

tyres perished in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,696 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 21,696 miles

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

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

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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HJ59 SVF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HJ59 SVF, 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 HJ59 SVF registered?

HJ59 SVF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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