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HJ59 ZCY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 51,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 49,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 46,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/45 x 17 88 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 46,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/45 x 17 88 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 44,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2020 44,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,139 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 32,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre soft and starting to crack / split around inner sidewall

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 ZCY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ59 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

HJ59 ZCY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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