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DA09 GKC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 GKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,922 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,135 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,095 miles

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Detached. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,275 miles

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 54,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,623 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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DA09 GKC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 DA09 GKC, 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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DA09 GKC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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