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BN09 KBX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,325 mi
Last recorded49,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s /r 3mm 205/50/16 dot code 1815 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s /r 3mm 205/50/16 dot code 1815 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,846 miles

Both rear tyres worn low.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 25,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,214 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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BN09 KBX 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 88.2%.

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 BN09 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

BN09 KBX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BN09 KBX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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