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KN09 TZH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,791 mi
Last recorded50,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,791 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,738 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2025 49,738 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,812 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 27 Mar 2024 48,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,872 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,928 miles

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

Surface corrosion on Front and Rear suspension .

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,046 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 43,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,418 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,630 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 TZH 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 KN09 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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