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YF09 CEJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,493 mi
Last recorded77,493 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 CEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,493 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components/rear sub-frame

Fail 31 Mar 2026 77,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components/rear sub-frame

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 47,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,199 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 47,197 miles

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,294 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 1 Jul 2013 23,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,804 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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YF09 CEJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF09 CEJ, 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 YF09 CEJ registered?

YF09 CEJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 CEJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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