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AV09 YTZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,805 mi
Last recorded72,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,805 miles

(underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components )

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,266 miles

Central Front drop link is deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,313 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,321 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 59,321 miles

Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers ripped / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to outer sidewall down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

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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AV09 YTZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV09 YTZ, 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 AV09 YTZ registered?

AV09 YTZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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