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GJ59 RSY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,563 mi
Last recorded39,563 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 37,981 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 15 Nov 2024 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2023 35,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 26,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,706 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,884 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 RSY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

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