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KR09 EBJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 EBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 77,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 77,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,214 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,952 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 74,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,183 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,757 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 67,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,080 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front wipers split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,943 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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KR09 EBJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR09 EBJ, 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 KR09 EBJ registered?

KR09 EBJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2009.

Is KR09 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 EBJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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