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GJ59 CGF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 CGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,288 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,472 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,585 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 32,585 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp are incorrectly positioned adjusted within spec to high (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 21,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,941 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 CGF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

GJ59 CGF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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