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BU59 YAG

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,011 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal little reserve travel

heat shield damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,233 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 79,233 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,326 miles

Underside + Suspension Age Related Corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2023 68,325 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Underside + Suspension Age Related Corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,494 miles

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 56,700 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,427 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,718 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,772 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,449 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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BU59 YAG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BU59 YAG, 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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BU59 YAG is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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