CarVerify

Free Car Check

40 GYU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,145 mi
Last recorded30,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration40 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 30,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,961 miles

Tyres showing signs of age

Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,637 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,563 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

40 GYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 40 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 40 GYU?

You can check the full history of 40 GYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 40 GYU registered?

40 GYU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is 40 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 GYU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 40 GYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 40 GYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.