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BE55 DEL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,589 mi
Last recorded48,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 DEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,589 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 48,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 45,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 39,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 37,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 34,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 34,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,446 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 25,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,675 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn thin

Fail 17 Mar 2016 21,675 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,878 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 7,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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BE55 DEL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BE55 DEL, 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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BE55 DEL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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