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GJ09 GVC

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,416 mi
Last recorded68,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 64,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Offside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Fail 21 May 2024 64,324 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle air duct/tube fouled by wheel and tyre on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle air duct/tube fouled by wheel and tyre on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and has small splits in inner wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,941 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 53,936 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,439 miles

All tyres have small cracks in tread pattern.

Front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,511 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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 GVC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

GJ09 GVC is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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