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YH59 XFD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,167 mi
Last recorded39,167 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,716 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,243 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 38,224 miles

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 6 Dec 2022 37,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,730 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,918 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 35,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 28,103 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,159 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 16,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,171 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Front Inner Brake Pads Wearing Thin

N/S/R Tyre Cut (Not To Cord)

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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YH59 XFD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH59 XFD, 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 YH59 XFD registered?

YH59 XFD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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