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BG09 EGV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,785 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 77,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,091 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 73,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,544 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,438 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2021 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 51,123 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,166 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 41,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 38,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,803 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 16,715 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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BG09 EGV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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