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GL09 JWY

2009 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,458 mi
Last recorded68,458 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 JWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,918 miles

rust on suspension components and edges of floors

Fail 5 Dec 2024 66,914 miles

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

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

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

rust on suspension components and edges of floors

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,110 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2022 63,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 55,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 44,216 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,085 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 May 2014 39,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,212 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread arear

Pass 26 May 2012 24,287 miles

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

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 JWY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

GL09 JWY is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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