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BN59 AKY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 AKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 118,803 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 113,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,855 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,502 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)

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 AKY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN59 AKY, 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 AKY registered?

BN59 AKY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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