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GJ59 AHA

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 106,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 106,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 94,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,501 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,061 miles

Nearside Front wiper torn

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroaded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroaded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,085 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 12 Sep 2014 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,753 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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GJ59 AHA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ59 AHA, 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 AHA registered?

GJ59 AHA is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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