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YR59 ACU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ACU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,872 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,453 miles

both rear tyre cracking + o/s front tyre

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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YR59 ACU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YR59 ACU, 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 YR59 ACU registered?

YR59 ACU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is YR59 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 ACU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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