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CP09 LAE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 LAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,984 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 69,016 miles

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

brake pads over half worn

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2024 64,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,577 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 May 2022 59,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 55,293 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 55,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 49,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear disc's corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,500 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CP09 LAE 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 83.3%.

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 CP09 LAE, 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 CP09 LAE registered?

CP09 LAE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is CP09 LAE safe to buy?

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