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HY59 ZUD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,749 mi
Last recorded47,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ZUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 44,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 37,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 25,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 24,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,992 miles

All four tyres cracking between the treads

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not exposing the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,508 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 18,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts to tread of nearside and offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,886 miles

cuts to tread of nearside and offside rear tyre

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 ZUD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

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

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