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GR07 MAZ

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,291 mi
Last recorded76,291 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,880 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 37,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,248 miles

Front disc worn

offside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front disc worn

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre valves perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,765 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre not deep enough to reach chords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GR07 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 GR07 MAZ, 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 GR07 MAZ registered?

GR07 MAZ is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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