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HG09 YYR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,620 mi
Last recorded130,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 YYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,620 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 128,262 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,137 miles

screen chipped

Fail 1 Feb 2024 127,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,324 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 122,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 117,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,651 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,544 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm

preesented with no measurable oil on dipstick

rear pads are getting low

slight drag at o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,774 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm

preesented with no measurable oil on dipstick

rear pads are getting low

slight drag at o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,039 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on iner/ outer treads

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 YYR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 HG09 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

HG09 YYR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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