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GJ09 MVF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread recommend replacing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread recommend replacing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 69,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread recommend replacing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread recommend replacing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 67,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 51,235 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracking but not yet exposing ply or cords.

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

Offside Front tyre heavily cracking but not yet exposing ply or cords.

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,846 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edge

offside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2016 29,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on outer edge

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 24,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,244 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 MVF 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 81.3%.

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 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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

GJ09 MVF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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