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GL09 ATF

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,927 mi
Last recorded66,927 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ATF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some wear front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most suspension components

wear/corrosion rear inner brake disc faces

Fail 14 Apr 2026 66,927 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some wear front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in most suspension components

wear/corrosion rear inner brake disc faces

Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,295 miles

Front front brake pads 80% worn rear pads 50% worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 63,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damage cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim at bead area

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight dent nearside front inner wheel rim at bead area

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2021 51,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 47,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,274 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 27,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 19,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,207 miles

All tyres worn down on inside edges of the tread but is not considered to be primary tread for the purpose of the mot.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in outter side wall off nsr tyre

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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GL09 ATF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL09 ATF, 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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GL09 ATF is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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