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MK09 ZBY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ZBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe damaged crushed under car (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,325 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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MK09 ZBY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MK09 ZBY, 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 MK09 ZBY registered?

MK09 ZBY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is MK09 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 ZBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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