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HJ09 XFL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 34,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 34,465 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 33,971 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking. Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 33,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking. Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 32,966 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,882 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,307 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,638 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 14,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,265 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 XFL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

HJ09 XFL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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