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BN59 AFE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,615 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive advanced surface corrosion on front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,470 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,707 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,866 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,497 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 50,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,990 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,530 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,451 miles

all four tyres slightly cracked

unable to check correct operation of passenger seat due to child seat

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,408 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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BN59 AFE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN59 AFE, 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 BN59 AFE registered?

BN59 AFE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is BN59 AFE safe to buy?

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