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YT09 FZD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 FZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,014 miles

damage / cut to edge of offside front seat belt close to limit 2mm

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,857 miles

both headlamp outer lenses hazed beam pattern faded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,310 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,302 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,030 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,030 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,515 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 2 Apr 2019 50,515 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 26,694 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,393 miles

all four tyres have age cracks between treads

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,301 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 12,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,519 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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YT09 FZD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT09 FZD, 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 YT09 FZD registered?

YT09 FZD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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