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AU59 YUJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,866 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc and brake pads showing signs of overheating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,049 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc and brake pads showing signs of overheating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,913 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,200 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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AU59 YUJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 AU59 YUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 YUJ registered?

AU59 YUJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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