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HV59 LSJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 LSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 85,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,020 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,934 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,934 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,986 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HV59 LSJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV59 LSJ, 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 HV59 LSJ registered?

HV59 LSJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HV59 LSJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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