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BD09 BAM

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,618 miles

rear subframe in poor rusty condition

rear suspention arms and rod in poor rusty condition

Fail 25 Sep 2020 72,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe in poor rusty condition

rear suspention arms and rod in poor rusty condition

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,380 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,380 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 44,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,532 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,532 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,786 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,055 miles

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 25 Feb 2012 21,656 miles

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

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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BD09 BAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD09 BAM, 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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BD09 BAM is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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