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KUI 2104

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 2104
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked up (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very Corroded All Over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract back

Offside Rear floor very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very Corroded All Over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mounting points on body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Very Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

under side off car Very Corroded

under side off car is Very Corroded around behind fuel tank

Fail 27 Dec 2019 93,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked up (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very Corroded All Over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract back

Offside Rear floor very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very Corroded All Over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mounting points on body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Very Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

under side off car Very Corroded

under side off car is Very Corroded around behind fuel tank

Pass 31 Dec 2018 91,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 91,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

n/s/f tyre 3mm and badly worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 87,755 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

mil light on.

n/s/f tyre 3mm and badly worn on outer edge.

n/s/r puncture.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

under body corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 74,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 65,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,628 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 36,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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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KUI 2104 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUI 2104, 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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KUI 2104 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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