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L847 HDV

2009 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,804 mi
Last recorded209,804 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 209,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 209,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 205,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2023 200,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 197,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 197,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 195,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 193,378 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 190,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 186,985 miles

Creaking on steering, slight dryness in both front upper suspension top bearings.

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

High level stop light not working.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 186,985 miles

Creaking on steering, slight dryness in both front upper suspension top bearings.

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

High level stop light not working.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 181,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 181,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 170,219 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 170,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 158,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 155,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 155,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 151,864 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 141,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,381 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 132,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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L847 HDV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L847 HDV, 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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L847 HDV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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