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EY09 YLM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,880 mi
Last recorded126,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 YLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,381 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 14 Feb 2014 49,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 29,395 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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EY09 YLM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY09 YLM, 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 EY09 YLM registered?

EY09 YLM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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