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DK09 YGR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 84,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,699 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 78,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 62,367 miles

both front shocker covers deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2020 62,366 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt noise

both front shocker covers deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,881 miles

All anti-roll bar link dust covers splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner side wall starting to split 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner side wall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,549 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner side wall starting to split 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner side wall starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,650 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges + inner sidewalls splitting

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,278 miles

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 27,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,496 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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DK09 YGR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK09 YGR, 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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DK09 YGR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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