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GJ59 OOW

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 OOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 50,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 39,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,291 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 OOW is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 OOW, 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 OOW registered?

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

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