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FN09 YDR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,793 mi
Last recorded122,793 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 YDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower track control arm outer ball joint boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower track control arm outer ball joint boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 108,224 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,812 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 41,990 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,410 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,759 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 31,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,628 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges of tread

both wiper blades splitting

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 YDR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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