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GL09 SOJ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 51,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 51,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,619 miles

Noise on engine

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Genral under body corosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,158 miles

Slight body damage o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 31,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre getting low & wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to the inner edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,619 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,738 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Jul 2012 11,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,312 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 SOJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 SOJ, 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 GL09 SOJ registered?

GL09 SOJ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2009.

Is GL09 SOJ safe to buy?

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