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B5 MXV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,078 mi
Last recorded50,078 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 49,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall - 205/45 W17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 48,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,122 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inside surface of front brake discs are pitted

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin

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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B5 MXV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B5 MXV, 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 B5 MXV registered?

B5 MXV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is B5 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MXV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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