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CR09 DEC

2017 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,160 mi
Last recorded26,160 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR09 DEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 23,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 20,253 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 17,115 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 17,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 12,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 11,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 8,975 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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CR09 DEC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 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 CR09 DEC, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CR09 DEC registered?

CR09 DEC is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is CR09 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR09 DEC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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