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CV09 PYO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 PYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,601 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 100,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 95,172 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 87,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,211 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear getting close on limit in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf arms upper and lower bushes in poor condition perished worn close on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 73,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osr pads / also over heated crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs red very over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear getting close on limit in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf arms upper and lower bushes in poor condition perished worn close on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,917 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 59,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,717 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front windscreen washer jet weak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,044 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement poss caliper or sliders (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,347 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 17,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

centre crossmember corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,715 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 14,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads (inner) seem low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,362 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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CV09 PYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CV09 PYO, 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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CV09 PYO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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