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GL58 GPL

2009 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,163 mi
Last recorded103,163 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 GPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 103,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle slightly corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

front undertrays, sill covers etc, fitted, limiting view of testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,961 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))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,961 miles

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

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))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,245 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 97,243 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,743 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,743 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,503 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,076 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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GL58 GPL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 GL58 GPL, 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 GL58 GPL registered?

GL58 GPL is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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