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GJ59 LVZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,926 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 62,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,347 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 58,867 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements more than one tone emitted (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,194 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 51,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,186 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 LVZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

GJ59 LVZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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