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GU59 GVD

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,964 mi
Last recorded43,964 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,964 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,759 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,428 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 38,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,597 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,199 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 31,193 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,298 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 28,298 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,270 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking around tread of tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight cracking around tread of tyre

Offside Front slight cracking around tread of tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight cracking around tread of tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,100 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking around tread of tyre

Offside Rear slight cracking around tread of tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 19,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,585 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,177 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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GU59 GVD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU59 GVD, 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 GU59 GVD registered?

GU59 GVD is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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