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GF59 LBP

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,503 mi
Last recorded52,503 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,503 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 52,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 42,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 26,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 25,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 19,471 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,363 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split

front discs slight corrision on the inside

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,941 miles

advise front discs slight corrision

advise offside front wiper split

Fail 4 Nov 2014 14,941 miles

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

advise front discs slight corrision

advise offside front wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,661 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 LBP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

GF59 LBP is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is GF59 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 LBP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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