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BC59 SAM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC59 SAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,108 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 104,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 100,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,739 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,739 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,114 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,299 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,589 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,586 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls perishing

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,230 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BC59 SAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC59 SAM, 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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BC59 SAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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