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GJ59 ZDS

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,528 mi
Last recorded110,528 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 85,425 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 60,922 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,644 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar, slightly deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

underside covered in stone guard

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion over underside requires monitoring

Fail 29 Oct 2020 40,394 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion over underside requires monitoring

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,289 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 35,271 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 35,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2017 33,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front road wheels slightly distorted bead rims

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,164 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 18,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 ZDS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

GJ59 ZDS is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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