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BN09 MDU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 MDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 64,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,044 miles

both front brake discs rusting on inner face

Fail 23 Sep 2021 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front brake discs rusting on inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,837 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,414 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,551 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,549 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake discs scored

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,384 miles

o/s/r tyre has 2.0m tread depth

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,090 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,090 miles

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

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

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

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 MDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BN09 MDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 MDU registered?

BN09 MDU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BN09 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 MDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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