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HG09 USW

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,425 mi
Last recorded69,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 USW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,077 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2025 68,077 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,654 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has split dust boot covers

Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,798 miles

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R INNER EDGE, ON OUTER MOST PART OF TYRE TREAD

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,594 miles

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,925 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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HG09 USW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG09 USW, 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 HG09 USW registered?

HG09 USW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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