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AC09 BEA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,257 mi
Last recorded105,257 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 BEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 101,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 100,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 97,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension componnents corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brakes sticking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,159 miles

Nearside rear light cluster broken

Offside front wheel buckled

Fail 9 Aug 2013 43,159 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear light cluster broken

Offside front wheel buckled

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,578 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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AC09 BEA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AC09 BEA, 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 AC09 BEA registered?

AC09 BEA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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