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A8 GDB

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,537 miles

Nearside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 63,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,893 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle bracket to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle bracket to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle bracket to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle bracket to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 58,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread 205/50 r16 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 55,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread 205/50 r16 87w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,426 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,369 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,890 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 12,345 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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A8 GDB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 GDB, 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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A8 GDB is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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