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FN09 YCS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,634 mi
Last recorded63,634 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 YCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,634 miles

Sub Frames And Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,040 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,797 miles

tyres cracking offside front nearside front offside rear

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,011 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 22,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,361 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner faces

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 8,881 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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FN09 YCS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FN09 YCS, 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 FN09 YCS registered?

FN09 YCS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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