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AF59 YHR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,879 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2017 50,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,358 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 May 2014 28,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall and a cut in the tread neither exposing ply cord

Pass 20 May 2013 19,248 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 19,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 9,326 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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AF59 YHR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF59 YHR, 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 AF59 YHR registered?

AF59 YHR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AF59 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YHR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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