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GJ07 GAR

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,382 mi
Last recorded69,382 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 GAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 69,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 66,995 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,272 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,065 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer wall kerb ridge

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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GJ07 GAR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GJ07 GAR, 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 GJ07 GAR registered?

GJ07 GAR is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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