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HW09 KFG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,998 mi
Last recorded81,998 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 KFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,709 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 76,709 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,015 miles

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 66,888 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR O/S TYRE STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD DUE TO AGE

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 30,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,632 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,337 miles

front brake pads at 3mm

Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads at 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,834 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 KFG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 KFG, 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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HW09 KFG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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