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HJ09 HXC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,250 mi
Last recorded60,250 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 HXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,250 miles

N/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint bush starting to perish

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,976 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2020 35,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,871 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 30,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,353 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 26,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 21,203 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,246 miles

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 11,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,379 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 6,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ09 HXC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ09 HXC, 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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HJ09 HXC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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