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GJ59 LEF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 LEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,519 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,357 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 48,449 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,056 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,813 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 LEF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

GJ59 LEF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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