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CV09 PXE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,952 mi
Last recorded52,952 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 PXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,952 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear suspension arms and units corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill and floor corroded.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,318 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 51,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Some front and rear underside suspension braking components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,942 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,640 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,061 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT COROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,011 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 13,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CV09 PXE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 CV09 PXE, 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 CV09 PXE registered?

CV09 PXE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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