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BK59 RED

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 43,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,218 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,172 miles

Damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 14,172 miles

Damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,219 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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BK59 RED is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK59 RED, 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 BK59 RED registered?

BK59 RED is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is BK59 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 RED shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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