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KX59 KVJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,688 mi
Last recorded47,688 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 KVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 47,688 miles

All tyres perished

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2023 42,417 miles

All tyres perished

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 42,417 miles

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

All tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,991 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 38,991 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 31,664 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged slight nick on lower part. drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,777 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,901 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 12,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 5,621 miles

Wipers split, but clearing the windscreen

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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KX59 KVJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX59 KVJ, 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 KX59 KVJ registered?

KX59 KVJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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