CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV09 HBF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,117 mi
Last recorded43,117 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,117 miles

various suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,608 miles

General underside corrosion but not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,805 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,002 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,998 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,527 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,919 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV09 HBF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV09 HBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 HBF?

You can check the full history of AV09 HBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV09 HBF registered?

AV09 HBF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AV09 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 HBF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV09 HBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV09 HBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.