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KY09 ZDX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ZDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,772 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 3arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 3 arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,310 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,304 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,503 miles

both rear tyre tread wearing low

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,058 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil around rear diff

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 ZDX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

KY09 ZDX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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