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C5 PHP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 75,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 74,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 67,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,954 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/45 ZR17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 205/45 ZR17 88W Abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,615 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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C5 PHP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C5 PHP, 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 C5 PHP registered?

C5 PHP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is C5 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PHP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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