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GJ09 KNU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,909 mi
Last recorded45,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 KNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 45,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,235 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 38,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,813 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily splitting on sidewalls and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,305 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,915 miles

inner front brake pads appear close to minimum

wiper blades squeaking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight cuts splits

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 KNU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

GJ09 KNU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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