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KY09 VKX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,937 mi
Last recorded64,937 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 64,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,506 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,267 miles

All four tyre Valve's are perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,427 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 VKX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

KY09 VKX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is KY09 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 VKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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