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GJ59 RPU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 RPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,024 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 88,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2024 86,282 miles

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

Rear differential leak

Fail 22 May 2024 86,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear differential leak

Pass 17 May 2023 83,361 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 4 May 2022 81,487 miles

All 3 rear diff seals leaking

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 81,485 miles

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

All 3 rear diff seals leaking

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 77,588 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 77,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 65,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,106 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 38,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 33,992 miles

front brake discs inner edges corroding

rear brake discs edges corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 28,912 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

front and rear tyres cracked all round

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,867 miles

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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 RPU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RPU, 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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GJ59 RPU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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