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GU09 LDK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,025 mi
Last recorded42,025 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 LDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 42,025 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 42,020 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,772 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 40,765 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,936 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 33,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,488 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 15,200 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,597 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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GU09 LDK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU09 LDK, 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 GU09 LDK registered?

GU09 LDK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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