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KT09 NMU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 44,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,057 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 41,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 41,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,179 miles

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn slightly binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 38,178 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear spit top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn slightly binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,842 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,119 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 32,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KT09 NMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 KT09 NMU, 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 KT09 NMU registered?

KT09 NMU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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