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KN09 CHC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 CHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,529 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both steering rack inner joints corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear facing rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 72,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front facing rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both steering rack inner joints corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear facing rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both steering rack inner joints corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 68,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both steering rack inner joints corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 65,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,477 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 60,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,140 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,476 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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KN09 CHC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KN09 CHC, 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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KN09 CHC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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