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DG59 XGZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,863 mi
Last recorded40,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components/subframes corroded and covered in underseal.

Pass 7 Jun 2025 37,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,066 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside unevenly worn / corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion to underside of body/subframe &suspension components.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside unevenly worn / corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside inop, tank was full of sludge. (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to underside of body/subframe &suspension components.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 35,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Corroded Inner Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Fail 29 Mar 2023 35,384 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Corroded Inner Faces, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside unevenly worn on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 29,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear dust gaiters split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 27,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear dust gaiters split

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,826 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking inside tread

Pass 15 Mar 2014 13,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,157 miles

both wipers split

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 XGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGZ, 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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DG59 XGZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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