MOT Status
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112,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension parts corroded
Under body corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill holed and corroded at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension parts corroded
Under body corrosion
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
signs of surface corrosion both subframes and floors
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Offside front (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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AM09 YHY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 AM09 YHY, 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 AM09 YHY registered?
AM09 YHY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2009.
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