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AP09 ESY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 ESY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 63,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,223 miles

underside surface corrosion/solid. rear droplinks slight m/ment

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 58,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower vertical rod ball joint slight m/ment

Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,624 miles

rear link assy joints dry slight m/ment/front coils heavily corroded/rear pads low#4MM

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,142 miles

surface corrosion at brake hose ferrules

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,786 miles

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,123 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,987 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,674 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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AP09 ESY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP09 ESY, 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 AP09 ESY registered?

AP09 ESY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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