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HJ09 VVG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,577 mi
Last recorded50,577 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 VVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,577 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,851 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front disc inner face corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front disc inner face corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,786 miles

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 19,786 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,071 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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HJ09 VVG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 HJ09 VVG, 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 HJ09 VVG registered?

HJ09 VVG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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