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YR09 ECX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ECX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,113 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 57,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,195 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,658 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2012 17,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR09 ECX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR09 ECX, 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 YR09 ECX registered?

YR09 ECX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YR09 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 ECX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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