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GU59 OPH

2009 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,936 mi
Last recorded60,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 60,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 58,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 52,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,650 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,649 miles

front pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 32,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2015 27,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,942 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 OPH 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 GU59 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

GU59 OPH is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is GU59 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 OPH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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