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GJ04 ALJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,726 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,739 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,793 miles

Front tyres cracked between tread, but not to structure.

Rear tyres cracked between tread, but not to structure.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,272 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 28,272 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner front brake pads wearing thin

passenger wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,743 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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GJ04 ALJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ04 ALJ, 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 GJ04 ALJ registered?

GJ04 ALJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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