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AV09 HBN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

multiple components corroded on the under side of vehicle

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 May 2025 82,445 miles

O/S/F fog light lens damaged

Fail 14 May 2025 82,445 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 88Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 88Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F fog light lens damaged

Pass 8 May 2024 70,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 49,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 42,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 37,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,262 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,094 miles

sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 14,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,823 miles

cut to offside rear tyre,in tread area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,192 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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AV09 HBN 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 84.2%.

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 HBN, 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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AV09 HBN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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