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EX59 KAU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,270 mi
Last recorded62,270 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 KAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle sub-frame has surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,932 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 22,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,139 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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EX59 KAU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX59 KAU, 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 EX59 KAU registered?

EX59 KAU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is EX59 KAU safe to buy?

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