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BK09 CGE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 66,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,485 miles

front subframe corroded

rear floors corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,099 miles

underside of the vehicle/ subframes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Offside Front tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Offside Rear tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2022 55,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Offside Front tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Offside Rear tyre becoming out of shape on its inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,913 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,413 miles

slight damage osf seat belt

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slightly smearing

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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BK09 CGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BK09 CGE, 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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BK09 CGE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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