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GJ59 WCO

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 84,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 75,301 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,775 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 63,700 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar linkage dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2018 57,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,209 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 55,209 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 50,207 miles

front and rear b/pads wear

Pass 22 May 2015 44,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,337 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WCO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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