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KY09 VKO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,752 mi
Last recorded113,752 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 VKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 113,730 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 104,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,213 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,275 miles

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 VKO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

KY09 VKO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is KY09 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 VKO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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