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MK09 ZCL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,252 mi
Last recorded75,252 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ZCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,252 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 64,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,848 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not adequately secure

Fail 26 Nov 2021 53,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not adequately secure

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,787 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 48,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 34,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 20,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 13,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZCL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK09 ZCL registered?

MK09 ZCL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is MK09 ZCL safe to buy?

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