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SK59 KDO

2009 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,351 mi
Last recorded27,351 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 27,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,375 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,618 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front service brake imbalance

bonding failed at nsf,lower suspension wishbone bush

bonding failed at osf,lower suspension wishbone bush

Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,998 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonding failed at nsf,lower suspension wishbone bush

bonding failed at osf,lower suspension wishbone bush

Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,331 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 24,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,783 miles

BRAKE IMBALANCE AT REAR AXLE

NSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

OSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

BONDING FAILED AT NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

BONDING FAILED AT OSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

Fail 14 Aug 2019 23,774 miles

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

BRAKE IMBALANCE AT REAR AXLE

NSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

OSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

BONDING FAILED AT NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

BONDING FAILED AT OSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,432 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 22,431 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,114 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,975 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

nsf suspension drop link damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,291 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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SK59 KDO is a 2009 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK59 KDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SK59 KDO is a 2009 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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