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GJ09 RPV

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,561 mi
Last recorded20,561 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 20,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 20,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 20,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,253 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 18,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 17,583 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 17,583 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 13,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,338 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RPV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

GJ09 RPV is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 RPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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