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HY59 GFO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 42,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 30,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,697 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 21,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,934 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 17,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 14,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,446 miles

Both front wipers split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 9,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,943 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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HY59 GFO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 HY59 GFO, 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 HY59 GFO registered?

HY59 GFO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is HY59 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 GFO 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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