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K123 SEP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,199 mi
Last recorded44,199 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 SEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 44,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 44,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,387 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge and cracking

Underside rusty in places

Pass 30 Oct 2021 38,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 38,474 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 27,426 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,992 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,717 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smeary.

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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K123 SEP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 K123 SEP, 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 K123 SEP registered?

K123 SEP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is K123 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 SEP 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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