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DE09 RYU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 RYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,068 miles

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 107,068 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,773 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,168 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,189 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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DE09 RYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE09 RYU, 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 DE09 RYU registered?

DE09 RYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 RYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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