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YG59 AXB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,390 mi
Last recorded80,390 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,390 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs attention

Fail 16 Oct 2025 80,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear brake low efficiency

underbody rust needs attention

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,781 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill 2x starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 76,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central heatshield loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high 2x (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill 2x starting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe tie bar has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp lens a little discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,681 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield around cat insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 58,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield around cat insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 52,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,128 miles

advise engine managment light enabled detecting fault

advise o/s/f shock absorber dust cover /gaitor torn deterioated

Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar excessive play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar excessive play and knocking (2.4.G.2)

advise engine managment light enabled detecting fault

advise o/s/f shock absorber dust cover /gaitor torn deterioated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,549 miles

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,331 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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YG59 AXB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG59 AXB, 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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YG59 AXB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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