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YP09 TYH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 TYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,632 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 63,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 62,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 59,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 57,435 miles

tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small split n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 5 May 2015 52,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,567 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,418 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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YP09 TYH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP09 TYH, 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 YP09 TYH registered?

YP09 TYH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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