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GJ59 RNX

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 86,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads appear low

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads appear low

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear most arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,392 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 76,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 71,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,766 miles

General corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,950 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,928 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but no cords showing

Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre cut but no cords showing

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

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

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