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KY09 JZK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,955 mi
Last recorded229,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 JZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 229,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 229,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( both sides - body / chassis rail ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 225,931 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 225,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 222,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 218,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 218,066 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 214,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 208,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 202,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 202,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 192,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 181,154 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s discs are worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 163,974 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing .

Fail 20 Feb 2017 163,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,359 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 150,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,144 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,126 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 69,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KY09 JZK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KY09 JZK, 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 KY09 JZK registered?

KY09 JZK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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