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AO09 VHT

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,460 mi
Last recorded74,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,367 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,459 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VHT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

AO09 VHT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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The MOT history for AO09 VHT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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