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K888 SAS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 SAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 65,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,038 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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K888 SAS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K888 SAS, 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 K888 SAS registered?

K888 SAS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2009.

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