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YN09 LWT

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN09 LWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,985 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,488 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 53,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge & has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,892 miles

Engine cover fitted /under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has slight corrosion under body

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged legal at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 42,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged legal at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,136 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,167 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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YN09 LWT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 YN09 LWT, 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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YN09 LWT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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