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AU09 VKX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,272 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 35,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,194 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))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 27,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,336 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,859 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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AU09 VKX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU09 VKX, 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 AU09 VKX registered?

AU09 VKX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AU09 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 VKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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