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K450 XFX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

253,935 mi
Last recorded253,935 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 XFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 253,935 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2025 253,935 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 250,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 244,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 244,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 242,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 238,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 236,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 230,311 miles

Some general under-body surface corrosion - Nothing structural

Pass 13 Oct 2016 222,789 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 222,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 214,757 miles

wiring in scuttle panel fouling wiper linkage when wipers are in use

Pass 18 Sep 2014 205,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 205,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 195,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 195,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 173,880 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 145,372 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 145,372 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 112,015 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 111,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K450 XFX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K450 XFX, 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 K450 XFX registered?

K450 XFX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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