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HK59 JBV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,862 mi
Last recorded28,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 JBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 28,862 miles

Front Suspension components corroding

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2026 28,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 28,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 28,166 miles

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

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 28,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,790 miles

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

nearside rear tyre is cracking

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,476 miles

all brake discs are pitted

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,473 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,690 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 24,814 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 23,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,432 miles

both front brake pads low

both rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 20,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pads low

both rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,328 miles

Both front tyre valves are damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2014 15,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside and nearside brake disc corroded

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 11,353 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 11,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HK59 JBV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 HK59 JBV, 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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HK59 JBV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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