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GJ59 AFY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 AFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,858 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,309 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,111 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,407 miles

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

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

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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GJ59 AFY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 GJ59 AFY, 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 GJ59 AFY registered?

GJ59 AFY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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