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YP59 ZGC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,917 mi
Last recorded49,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 ZGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 36,098 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 36,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,338 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 20,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,529 miles

front number plate insecure

off side rear tyre punctured and slight cuts in outer sidewall

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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YP59 ZGC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YP59 ZGC, 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

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What year was YP59 ZGC registered?

YP59 ZGC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is YP59 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 ZGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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