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GJ09 KNZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 KNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,644 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS, ONE NOT REPAIRABLE-TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 76,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEITHER WASHER PROVIDES SUFFICIENT FLUID TO CLEAR SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS, ONE NOT REPAIRABLE-TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,688 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 73,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEITHER WASHER PROVIDES SUFFICIENT FLUID (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR TIE ROD OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,721 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LENSES BECOMING CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR-MOST LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM, OUTER BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LENSES BECOMING CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR-MOST LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM, OUTER BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,975 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK-OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,588 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Small stone chip in windscreen, offside top area

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,851 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 58,851 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,813 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 50,813 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,778 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 46,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 11 Apr 2014 39,796 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 39,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KNZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

GJ09 KNZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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