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CE09 HGU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 HGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,205 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,073 miles

Front Lower support brace corroded

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,188 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Lower support brace corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,781 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,001 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,747 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 54,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,738 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,437 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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CE09 HGU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 CE09 HGU, 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

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What year was CE09 HGU registered?

CE09 HGU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is CE09 HGU safe to buy?

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