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GJ09 VPY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,250 mi
Last recorded61,250 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres slightly cracking in treads

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,651 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 18 Mar 2013 24,326 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,628 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 VPY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

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