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KY09 VKU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,476 mi
Last recorded30,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 30,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,263 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 30,259 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 30,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,081 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,119 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,119 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,334 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,509 miles

nearside/offside front tyres cracking between tread

nearside/offside rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 9 Mar 2017 27,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside/offside front tyres cracking between tread

nearside/offside rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,680 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside/offside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,090 miles

All tyres cracking between treads

Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,599 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 VKU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

KY09 VKU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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