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HV09 LJJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 LJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 71,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 51,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,186 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,186 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,186 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 38,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,645 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LJJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 HV09 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

HV09 LJJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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