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AM09 YHY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,279 miles

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

Suspension parts corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2026 112,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,838 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 102,667 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,649 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,586 miles

signs of surface corrosion both subframes and floors

Fail 6 Jan 2023 97,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,030 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,519 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 74,026 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,441 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,440 miles

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

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,783 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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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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