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BU59 YAO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,418 mi
Last recorded58,418 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,121 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

offside front tyre and both rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,677 miles

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,973 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,725 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,624 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,461 miles

Both front tyres cracking within tread

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,797 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 YAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU59 YAO, 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 BU59 YAO registered?

BU59 YAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is BU59 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YAO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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