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BG09 EGY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 102,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,332 miles

general corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,024 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,353 miles

both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,351 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin and noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake performance low

both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,496 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,647 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 33,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,095 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 EGY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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