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HV09 BZO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,717 mi
Last recorded70,717 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 BZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 70,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 70,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,752 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,536 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Wheel binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,462 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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HV09 BZO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HV09 BZO, 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 HV09 BZO registered?

HV09 BZO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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