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BF59 AEX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,291 mi
Last recorded98,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 AEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,291 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,564 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,683 miles

Front suspension areas and subframe heavy corrosion but no weakness pressent

Rear rear suspension areas heavily corroded but no weakness pressent

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,515 miles

Front suspension inc mounting points corrosion present

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension mounting points corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,105 miles

front and rear brake inbalance

front shocker covers /rubbers / split

general underbody corroson /chassis and suspension components etc

perishing on tyres between tread n/s/f and both rear s

rear no plate discoulring

slight smear on front wipers and splitting

Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

bind on rear brakes / wheel

front and rear brake inbalance

front shocker covers /rubbers / split

general underbody corroson /chassis and suspension components etc

perishing on tyres between tread n/s/f and both rear s

rear brake discs corroding and pitting inner friction surface

rear no plate discoulring

slight smear on front wipers and splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,018 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust cracked / fractured all the way round the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,695 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,559 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 55,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal back of pad as cut very deep into brake disc (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,927 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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BF59 AEX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BF59 AEX, 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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BF59 AEX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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