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GF59 KAO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 KAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,282 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,600 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,796 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 69,493 miles

n/s and o/s rear link rod dust covers perishing

Fail 31 Dec 2018 69,493 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear link rod dust covers perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2015 22,418 miles

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

tyres perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,418 miles

tyres perrished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 9,321 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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GF59 KAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF59 KAO, 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 GF59 KAO registered?

GF59 KAO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is GF59 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 KAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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