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AV59 HRU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 74,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,232 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,988 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Four Upper Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,988 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Droplink Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Dethatched From Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All Four Upper Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,067 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 67,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,214 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,702 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,695 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 52,717 miles

Nearside Front headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside tyre perishing

ofside rear tyre has a nail in centre of tyre

ofside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,899 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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AV59 HRU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 HRU, 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 AV59 HRU registered?

AV59 HRU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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