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YT09 UNB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,931 mi
Last recorded55,931 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 47,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,211 miles

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Pass 4 Mar 2017 34,363 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 34,363 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,358 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,329 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,323 miles

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Feb 2012 17,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

front and rear brake pads low

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 UNB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT09 UNB, 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

How do I check the history of YT09 UNB?

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What year was YT09 UNB registered?

YT09 UNB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is YT09 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT09 UNB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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