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GJ09 CHY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,863 mi
Last recorded69,863 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 CHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,842 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2018 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,695 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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GJ09 CHY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ09 CHY, 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 GJ09 CHY registered?

GJ09 CHY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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