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BK59 YDB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,622 mi
Last recorded42,622 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 41,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,575 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 39,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2023 36,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 29,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 29,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 28,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,003 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 25,988 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both Number Plates Spaced Illegally (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 25,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 24,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,550 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 YDB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 BK59 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

BK59 YDB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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