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F3 KJM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,453 mi
Last recorded31,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 KJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,945 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 27,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 25,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 24,653 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 23,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 22,260 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 19,031 miles

Offside front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 17,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,277 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,104 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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F3 KJM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 F3 KJM, 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 F3 KJM registered?

F3 KJM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is F3 KJM safe to buy?

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