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HV59 XHU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 101,803 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retractor weak

Nearside Front shock absorber gator perished/split

Offside Front seat belt retractor weak

Offside Front shock absorber gator missing

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt retractor weak

Nearside Front shock absorber gator perished/split

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not checked

Offside Front seat belt retractor weak

Offside Front shock absorber gator missing

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 93,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,064 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,944 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,978 miles

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)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corroshion (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,164 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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HV59 XHU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV59 XHU, 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 HV59 XHU registered?

HV59 XHU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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