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BG59 TZL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 TZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 75,135 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,894 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 70,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,207 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,001 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,001 miles

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

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,730 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,518 miles

both rear tyres only just legal and splitting between tread borderline

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake balance o/s slow

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,901 miles

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake pad wear low

front number plate

Fail 20 Nov 2014 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake pad wear low

front number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,192 miles

both rear tyre treads splitting

front brake pad wear low

off side front and near side front tyres 2mm and splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,096 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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BG59 TZL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 BG59 TZL, 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 BG59 TZL registered?

BG59 TZL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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