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BL09 PKO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,547 mi
Last recorded49,547 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL09 PKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 42,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,982 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 35,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Linkage ball actually detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 27,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,203 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,203 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,223 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge of tread-splits

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge of tread-splits

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,531 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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BL09 PKO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BL09 PKO, 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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BL09 PKO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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