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BT09 LEW

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,337 mi
Last recorded56,337 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 56,337 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,114 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 40,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,480 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,282 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 17,915 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut/split on inside sidwall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,915 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut/split on inside sidwall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,001 miles

n/s/r tyre slight split to inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,006 miles

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

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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BT09 LEW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT09 LEW, 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 BT09 LEW registered?

BT09 LEW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is BT09 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 LEW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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