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HY09 XHR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 XHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,856 miles

REAR TYRES ON 2.5MM

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,398 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.5MM

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,305 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,465 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 39,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,358 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 24,095 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 15,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 7,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,880 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 XHR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HY09 XHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY09 XHR registered?

HY09 XHR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is HY09 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 XHR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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