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HW59 FVS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,207 mi
Last recorded33,207 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 33,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,771 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,229 miles

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

cracks in all tyre's

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,195 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has slight cut in the tread but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,492 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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HW59 FVS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HW59 FVS, 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 HW59 FVS registered?

HW59 FVS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is HW59 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 FVS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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