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FJ59 YKR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,621 mi
Last recorded32,621 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre some inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre some inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 29,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,728 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,200 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,215 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,981 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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FJ59 YKR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ59 YKR, 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 FJ59 YKR registered?

FJ59 YKR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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