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HJ59 UGN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 UGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted /sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 56,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,737 miles

All 4 tyres cracking up slightly in treads

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,737 miles

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

All 4 tyres cracking up slightly in treads

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 44,724 miles

front tyres cracking up slightly in treads

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,285 miles

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

all suspension generally corroded

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,462 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 30,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked wont clear (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,967 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

front brake discs inner faces pitting and corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,061 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 12,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres perished in between tread

Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,875 miles

tyres perished in between tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 7,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 5,522 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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HJ59 UGN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 HJ59 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

HJ59 UGN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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