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GJ09 VTX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 39,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 37,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 33,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 22,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,203 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 VTX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

GJ09 VTX is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 VTX 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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