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GL09 BDE

2009 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,102 mi
Last recorded60,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,102 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,861 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 43,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,484 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,484 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,896 miles

tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,422 miles

front discs rusted on inner face

Fail 30 May 2012 16,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 16,793 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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GL09 BDE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL09 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL09 BDE registered?

GL09 BDE is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is GL09 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 BDE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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