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BN09 EKP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,676 miles

Front and rear sub-frame +front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,394 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,238 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 86,136 miles

chip in front screen

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Jul 2020 86,136 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chip in front screen

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,839 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,363 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,632 miles

chip to windscreen

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear discs corroded

Rear shockers damp

chip to windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 41,046 miles

scratches to body panels

stone chip in screen

Fail 13 May 2014 41,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres very close to limit

scratches to body panels

slight play in both front link pins

stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,895 miles

alloy wheels damaged

rear tyres worn and cracking

stone chip in screen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,895 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

alloy wheels damaged

front tyres craCKING

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres worn and cracking

stone chip in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,642 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust slight corrosion

undertrays fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust slight corrosion

undertrays fitted to vechicle

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

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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BN09 EKP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN09 EKP, 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 BN09 EKP registered?

BN09 EKP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is BN09 EKP safe to buy?

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