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KDL 893

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDL 893
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,674 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 51,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 48,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 38,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,187 miles

Both front tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,324 miles

All four tyres perished

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,039 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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KDL 893 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 KDL 893, 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 KDL 893 registered?

KDL 893 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is KDL 893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDL 893 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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