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HW09 FHZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,906 mi
Last recorded11,906 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 FHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 11,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 11,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 11,431 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 11,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 11,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 10,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 10,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 10,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 10,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 9,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 9,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 8,775 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,784 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 6,973 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 4,616 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 4,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,242 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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HW09 FHZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW09 FHZ, 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 HW09 FHZ registered?

HW09 FHZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is HW09 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 FHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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