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DG59 CBU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 CBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 51,582 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 49,687 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 49,687 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to osr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 44,809 miles

All rear suspension components are very rusty and corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 44,808 miles

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

All rear suspension components are very rusty and corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,681 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 44,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,397 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,397 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger ari bag turended off

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,550 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 23,880 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,880 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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DG59 CBU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG59 CBU, 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 DG59 CBU registered?

DG59 CBU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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