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BF59 NKK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 NKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,414 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,450 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,882 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 43,503 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both ns and os (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or item

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,541 miles

front tyres pershing cracking inbetween tread pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 26,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 NKK 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 77.8%.

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 NKK, 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 BF59 NKK registered?

BF59 NKK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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