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BG09 EFV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,191 mi
Last recorded63,191 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,919 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 61,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,536 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 60,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 57,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 56,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,754 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished across treads

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,346 miles

cut on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 May 2013 17,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,228 miles

cut in n/s/rear tyre outer wall, but no cord showing.

Fail 29 May 2012 16,228 miles

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

cut in n/s/rear tyre outer wall, but no cord showing.

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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BG09 EFV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 BG09 EFV, 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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BG09 EFV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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