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EX09 VYF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,612 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing slightly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,799 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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EX09 VYF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EX09 VYF, 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 EX09 VYF registered?

EX09 VYF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is EX09 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 VYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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