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KY09 JZX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,745 mi
Last recorded38,745 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 JZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,137 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 34,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested 100% wheel will not turn!!

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,177 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,553 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 11,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JZX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 KY09 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

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

Is KY09 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 JZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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