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MT09 JYU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 JYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,421 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 80,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 80,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,902 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

All underside showing corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 75,900 miles

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

All suspension components showing corrosion

All underside showing corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 65,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,428 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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MT09 JYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT09 JYU, 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 MT09 JYU registered?

MT09 JYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for MT09 JYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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