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BU59 YAH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 144,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 144,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,560 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 142,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 116,390 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 116,390 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 115,941 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,730 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 90,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 69,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,622 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,973 miles

n/s/f tyre has age related cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has age related cracks in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,314 miles

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)

both front tyres perrished in tread pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,314 miles

both front tyres perrished in tread pattern

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,550 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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BU59 YAH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAH, 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 BU59 YAH registered?

BU59 YAH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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