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HV09 LJC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 LJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 104,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple rubber bushes cracking/perishing on front and rear of vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2025 104,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple rubber bushes starting to crack/perish on front and rear of vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,540 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,998 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,089 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 70,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,898 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight cracking to the tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,710 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,822 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 LJC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

HV09 LJC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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