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YT09 VLP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,346 mi
Last recorded67,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 56,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 52,118 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 52,116 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,976 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 51,974 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,659 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,466 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,948 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to legal limit strongly advise to change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,872 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 VLP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

YT09 VLP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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