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HJ09 XFH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 XFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 94,001 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 94,001 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 87,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,986 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,402 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,796 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,955 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 54,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,966 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,890 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 XFH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 HJ09 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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