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YG09 UZP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 UZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 56,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 21 Jan 2026 56,127 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components have slight corrosion

Under body has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2025 56,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS/NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS/NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 54,314 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,001 miles

under body components corroding.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,504 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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YG09 UZP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YG09 UZP, 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 YG09 UZP registered?

YG09 UZP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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