CarVerify

Free Car Check

YIB 669

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 669
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,022 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 112,022 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 105,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,640 miles

Nearside Front number plate not mounted on original intended mounts.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,306 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split on end but still clearing screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,383 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,355 miles

Front brake pads low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Several cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,188 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Several cuts to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,071 miles

Cut to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,225 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 14,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YIB 669 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YIB 669, 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

How do I check the history of YIB 669?

You can check the full history of YIB 669 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YIB 669 registered?

YIB 669 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is YIB 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 669 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIB 669 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YIB 669. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.