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JY03 MAZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,831 mi
Last recorded88,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY03 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs slight rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 85,711 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lens broken

Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lens broken

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,314 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 69,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,073 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,679 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view of some suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 6,537 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 5,100 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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JY03 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 JY03 MAZ, 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 JY03 MAZ registered?

JY03 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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