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CV09 XLB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (205/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,514 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 50,839 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 25,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 25,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 23,202 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 16,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,773 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,245 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 XLB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

CV09 XLB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is CV09 XLB safe to buy?

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