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HW09 GDU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,862 mi
Last recorded33,862 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,419 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 32,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,793 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 31,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,154 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,486 miles

of side front bulb 50% ight.

of side front bulb 50% light

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,326 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 29,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,203 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 26,203 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

siil covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 25,225 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

siil covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,879 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking

split in o/s/r tyre cord not exposed

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,980 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

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 GDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

HW09 GDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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