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AV09 YUH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,372 mi
Last recorded40,372 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,372 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,588 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 39,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,765 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 38,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 38,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,754 miles

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,683 miles

All tyres perished

Front discs pitted

Rear discs slightly pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,918 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 21,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,666 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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AV09 YUH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YUH, 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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AV09 YUH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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