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GF59 KCN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,562 mi
Last recorded146,562 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 KCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 146,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 6mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 140,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill badly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,048 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2023 133,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,654 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,972 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres , perished in treads and scrubbed sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2015 30,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 23,575 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GF59 KCN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF59 KCN, 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 GF59 KCN registered?

GF59 KCN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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