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GL09 JWU

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,646 mi
Last recorded104,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 JWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,646 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 104,646 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,207 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 104,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,830 miles

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,970 miles

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

various under side components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,765 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,765 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 81,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,367 miles

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 Front 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Front 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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,506 miles

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit

offside front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,480 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,480 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,422 miles

osr rear tyre waering on edges 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,679 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 JWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JWU, 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 JWU is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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