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K4 WJT

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,940 mi
Last recorded75,940 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 WJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 75,940 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,983 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,983 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,273 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to treads and sidewall. cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,380 miles

Front o/s and n/s front tyres low tread 2mm too 3mm (205/50/16 )

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,013 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,491 miles

nearside outer front 205/50/16 tyre is slightly damaged

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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K4 WJT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K4 WJT, 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 K4 WJT registered?

K4 WJT is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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