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KR56 MZN

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,647 mi
Last recorded37,647 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 MZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower steady bar excessively corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear steady bar excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,209 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot perished & split

both rear anti roll bar linkage dust boots perished

rear subframe O/S & N/S front bolt on stay bars corroded & poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,902 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R & N/S/R anti-roll bar linkage dust boots perished

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot perished & split

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs inner faces partially corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs inner faces partially corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs inner faces partially corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,026 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,880 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 31,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,179 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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KR56 MZN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 KR56 MZN, 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 KR56 MZN registered?

KR56 MZN is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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