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GJ59 GFO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 GFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,888 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88w bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,045 miles

All four tyres wearing low on extreme edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GFO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

GJ59 GFO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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