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MK09 HHW

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 HHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under side covered in under seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 72,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under side covered in under seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 67,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 67,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,101 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre walls perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre walls perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 45,097 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre walls perished

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

Rear Tyre walls perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,051 miles

Both front tyres, walls perished and worn on inner & outer edge

Both rear tyres, walls perished

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 38,051 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Both front tyres, walls perished and worn on inner & outer edge

Both rear tyres, walls perished

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,445 miles

nearside front tyre punctured

offside front tyre punctured

offside rear tyre punctured twice

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,017 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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MK09 HHW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK09 HHW, 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 MK09 HHW registered?

MK09 HHW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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