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AO09 VHF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 56,100 miles

suspension and underside rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,098 miles

suspension and underside rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,051 miles

some rust on underside

Fail 20 Jun 2023 56,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some rust on underside

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,836 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,708 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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AO09 VHF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 VHF, 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 AO09 VHF registered?

AO09 VHF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is AO09 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 VHF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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