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CV09 USO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlight lens are slightly defective but not excessive.

various front/rear suspension components has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,822 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,301 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,624 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 2315 (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 2315 (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned Perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,769 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 Dot 23/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 23/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/satnav holder in screen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,695 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,129 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 USO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

CV09 USO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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