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MK09 ZCY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ZCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,509 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,530 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,959 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,573 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 ZCY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

MK09 ZCY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MK09 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 ZCY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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