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GJ09 MUV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,778 mi
Last recorded47,778 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 47,778 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 47,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,991 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 43,769 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 43,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,083 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,363 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,865 miles

advise offside front and nearside front wipers split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,391 miles

all tyres wearing low 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 MUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

GJ09 MUV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is GJ09 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 MUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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