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GIG 272

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 272
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 59,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 55,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,378 miles

Osr and nsr brakes have a (slight binding effect)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,030 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 26,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 26,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,779 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 19,779 miles

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

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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GIG 272 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GIG 272, 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 GIG 272 registered?

GIG 272 is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2009.

Is GIG 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 272 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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