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HY09 JWD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,968 mi
Last recorded48,968 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 JWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 48,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 45,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 45,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,187 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 42,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,206 miles

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow

Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,933 miles

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,361 miles

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

Offside seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,996 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 22,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 21,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,504 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 5,932 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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HY09 JWD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 HY09 JWD, 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 HY09 JWD registered?

HY09 JWD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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