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GJ09 VSE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,804 mi
Last recorded54,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 54,804 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corrrded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corrrded

Pass 31 May 2024 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 54,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 51,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 47,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear tyre worn on outer side wall and has deep cut to tred

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,835 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer side wall and has deep cut to tred

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 14,789 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,213 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 VSE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VSE, 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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GJ09 VSE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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