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HV09 YXX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 YXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,446 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,732 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Seat belt will not retracted fully

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,487 miles

oil leak diff.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,312 miles

oil leak diff.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 50,312 miles

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

oil leak diff.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2012 28,075 miles

All tyres wearing more on shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Mist of oil around rear differential area

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV09 YXX registered?

HV09 YXX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is HV09 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV09 YXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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