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CV59 WGY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 WGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 125,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,539 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,660 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 120,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,304 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,633 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,205 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 97,205 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 89,408 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,440 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,489 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV59 WGY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV59 WGY, 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 CV59 WGY registered?

CV59 WGY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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