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H84 BUV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,396 mi
Last recorded220,396 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH84 BUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 220,396 miles

Parking Brake Reading Low Nearside

Pass 28 Aug 2024 219,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 217,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 206,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 197,769 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 197,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 183,185 miles

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly,rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2016 183,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly,rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 174,046 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 164,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 153,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 153,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 153,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 153,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 152,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2009 151,838 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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H84 BUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H84 BUV, 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 H84 BUV registered?

H84 BUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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The MOT history for H84 BUV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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